The Edge · CR Critically Endangered
Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat
Lasiorhinus krefftii
One of the rarest mammals on Earth — a soft-nosed, barrel-bodied wombat that survived at one point in a single small colony.
CR · Critically Endangered
Overview
One of the rarest mammals on Earth — a soft-nosed, barrel-bodied wombat that survived at one point in a single small colony.
mammalaustraliamarsupial
Field data
| IUCN status | CR · Critically Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | ~300 |
| Trend | increasing |
| Last assessed | 2016 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Diprotodontia |
| Family | Vombatidae |
| Range | Australia (Queensland) |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Has backward-facing pouches so digging doesn't fill them with soil.
- Digs extensive burrow systems to escape the heat.
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