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THE NORTHERN HAIRY NOSED WOMBAT
THE NORTHERN HAIRY NOSED WOMBAT
The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat also known as the Yaminon, is one of three species of wombats. It was found across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. It is one of the rarest large mammals in the world and is critically endangered. It is slightly larger than the Common Wombat. Its habitat has become infested with African buffel grass, which out-competes the native grasses the Yaminon prefers to feed on. A two metre-high predator-proof fence was constructed around 25 km² of the park in 2000, but captive breeding and translocation programs have been abandoned for the time being because the population in the sole remaining Yaminon colony is considered too small to allow the safe removal of the 15 or 20 individuals needed to start a new wild colony.
General
It is a marsupial
Likely to become extinct if threats continue, as it is Australia's most endangered mammal.
Where to find them
ONLY FOUND IN ONE PLACE IN THE WORLD
Semi-arid woodland and grassland on sandy soil in Epping Forest National Park in central Queensland. Though Epping Forest National Park is 3,300 ha the Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat is only found in one 300 ha site.
Description
Head and body: 80-100cm Tail: 3-5cm Abundance: very sparse (last count in 1993 was 65) Status: endangered . Size:35 cm high, 1m long Weight: up to 40 kg, females slightly heavier than males The curious name (Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat)comes from its distinctive muzzle which is covered with short brown hairs. The wombat is strong and heavily built, with short, powerful legs and strong claws.
Habits
The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombats sleeps in a burrow. These wombats are solitary but they share burrows.
In 1960 this animal was: Rare
In 1980's – 1994 it was Endangered
In 1996 – 2004 it was Critically Endangered
SAVE THE NORTHERN HAIRY NOSED WOMBAT !
The northern hairy-nosed wombat is a member of the order Marsupialia (Marsupials) and is a member of the family Vombatidae. These classified as a critically endangered species due to an estimated extent of occurrence that is less than 100 km², a severely fragmented population, a projected decline in quality of habitat, and an estimated population of less than 50 mature individuals. The northern hairy-nosed wombat can be found in Australia.