Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat
(Lasiorhinus kreffti)
HABITAT? Epping Forest National Park in Queensland, Australia
DID YOU KNOW?
– Approximately 100 years ago, it lived in areas of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. However, because it has become a critically endangered species, it is now living in the protected areas of Epping Forest National Park.
– It is the world’s largest herbivorous burrowing mammal.
– It has an unusual, backwards-opening pouch.
– Its teeth never stop growing and remain strong enough to grind its food throughout its lifetime.
– Its large forepaws have claws that are used for burrowing.