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Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat — printable fact sheet
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Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat
Lasiorhinus krefftii
The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat is one of the world's rarest large mammals, known for its distinctive soft, silky fur and prominent hairy muzzle. This burrowing marsupial is robust and powerful, capable of digging extensive tunnel systems in sandy soils. Once widespread across e…
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- Fewer than 350 Northern Hairy-nosed Wombats remain in the wild, making them one of the rarest mammals on Earth.
- Northern Hairy-nosed Wombats have backwards-facing pouches to prevent soil from entering while digging. They use a complex system of burrows for shelter and protection from extreme temperatures. Despite their stocky appearance, they can run surprisingly fast when threatened.
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