The northern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii) is one of three extant species of wombats.It is one of the rarest land mammals in the world and is critically endangered.Its historical range extended across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland as recently as 100 years ago, but it is now restricted to one place, a 3-km 2 range within the 32-km 2 Epping Forest National Park in Queensland.
There were as few as 20 individuals left in 1981. The average lifespan of a Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat is more than 20 years. It belongs to the Marsupialia or Marsupial infraclass. Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat is one of the three living Wombat species found in Australia.
The Northern hairy nosed wombat is similar to the Southern hairy nosed wombat, but has a wider, flattened, longer muzzle. The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat is the flagship species for Hairy Nose Day.
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They are generally nocturnal but will sun themselves on winter mornings and afternoons.
Burrows provide protection against extreme climates above ground and provide optimal conditions to allow the wombat to conserve water and energy. Compared with the bare-nose wombat, hairy-nosed wombats have softer fur, longer and more pointed ears and a broader muzzle fringed with fine whiskers. Information about the Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat as a threatened species. They also tend to have dark patches around their eyes. Northern Hairy-nosed Wombats are not only nocturnal, they are extremely shy, and therefore difficult to observe. Signs. Their conservative lifestyle and efficient digestive system enable them to make the most of this comparatively short feeding time (a similar-sized kangaroo feeds for 18 hours a day). Northern hairy-nosed wombats prefer semi-arid grasslands on sandy soil which is suitable for burrowing.
There are about 138 Northern Hairy-nosed Wombats left alive. Northern hairy-nosed wombats do not need to feed every day because they have a low metabolic rate compared to other marsupials.
Northern hairy-nosed wombat is the largest member of the wombat family. This species was once very widespread in different parts of Australia including Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Northern hairy-nosed wombats …
Northern hairy-nosed wombats live deep underground in burrows where they spend most of their time. NOTES: The Northern hairy-nosed wombat is the rarest Australian marsupial, and probably the world's rarest large mammal. The northern hairy-nosed wombat has longer and more pointed ears and a broader muzzle than the other two species.
Northern hairy-nosed wombat burrows reach depths of nearly 4 m. Large multi-entrance burrows can contain more than 100 m of tunnels. This animal is Queensland's most endangered mammal.