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NORTHERN HAIRY-NOSED WOMBAT (Lasiorhinus krefftii)

The northern hairy-nosed wombat is a rare, stocky, short-legged marsupial that only occurs in a forest preserve in Queensland, Australia. They are large animals, sometimes growing to a meter or more in length. They are solitary and are known for digging elaborate underground tunnels, which explains their powerful forearms. Once abundant, there are currently fewer than 100 individuals left in the wild because of degraded and lost habitat.

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IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
USFWS Status: Endangered
Major Threats: Habitat loss and degradation
Habitat: Semi-arid, open woodlands or grasslands
Location: Epping Forest National Park in Queensland, Australia
Diet: Native grasses

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