General Characteristics

Head to body Length : 75 to 102 cm (29 to 40 inches), 

Tail Length : 2.5 to 6 cm (1 to 2.4 inches)

Height : 34 cm (13.5 inches)

Weight :   18 to 40 kg (40 to 88 pound )

Description 

The northern hairy-nosed wombat is one of the world's rarest mammals, and is the largest known herbivorous burrowing mammal . Like the two other wombat species it has a stocky build, a short tail and strong short legs . The large head has pointed ears and small eyes, and whiskers that emerge from the side of the nose, hence the common name . The forepaws are large with strong claws, and are used for burrowing . It has soft silver-grey to brown fur with dark rings surrounding the eyes . Males and females are generally similar in appearance, but males are slightly shorter in length, have thicker necks and stockier shoulders .

Range - The hairy nosed wombats are found in Epping Forest National Park, northwest of Clermont in Central Queensland.

Habitat -  They are found in terrestrial, semi-arid, open woodlands or grasslands and build burrows also.

Diet -  They eat grasses.

Status -  There are only 70 wombats living now.

Reason for the status - This is because of the local cattle in the area, which has been the largest problem for the population in recent years, even now.

What type of animal is it - It is a herbivore

Gestation : 21 days

Longevity : 25 years