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There are several differences between the Norhern Hairy nosed wombat and the Common wombat.
- The Common wombat lacks the distinctly hairy nose of either the Northern Hairy nosed wombat or the Southern Hairy nosed wombat.
- The Common wombat is the smallest of the three wombat species, while the Northern Hairy nosed wombat is the largest of the three.
- The Common wombat's ears are not as pointed as the Northern Hairy nosed wombat's ears.
- The Common wombat has a conservation status of Vulnerable, but the Northern Hairy nosed wombat is Critically Endangered.
- The Common wombat is found throughout southeastern Australia and the island state of Tasmania, while the Northern Hairy nosed wombat is now restricted to one protected enclosure in western Queensland, within Epping Forest National Park.
- The Common wombat feeds on grasses, sedges and tubers, but the Northern Hairy nosed wombat is more likely to feed on just native grasses.
- The Northern Hairy nosed wombat has a much squarer muzzle than the Common wombat.
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How long does the common brush tail wombat live for?
There is no such species as the common brush tail wombat.There are only three species of wombat: the Common wombat, the Northern hairy-nosed wombat and the Southern hairy-nosed wombat.
Is there a third species of Hairy Nosed wombats?
Australia has just the Northern hairy-nosed wombat and the Southern hairy-nosed wombat. There is also the Common wombat.
What are the hairy nosed marsupials that are great at digging?
This question is probably meant to be a reference to the Southern Hairy Nosed wombat and the Northern Hairy Nosed wombat. However, there is also the Common wombat, which is not "hairy nosed".
Why is the common wombat endangered?
The Common wombat is not endangered. The Common Wombat is listed showing a status of "least concern" with a population trend of "stable". The Southern hairy nosed wombat is also not endangered, but the Northern hairy nosed wombat is listed as Critically endangered.
Is the Common wombat endangered?
The Common wombat is not endangered. The Common Wombat is listed showing a status of "least concern" with a population trend of "stable". The Southern hairy nosed wombat is also not endangered, but the Northern hairy nosed wombat is listed as Critically endangered.
Is the common wombat an endangered species?
No. The Common wombat is not endangered. The Common Wombat is listed showing a status of "least concern" with a population trend of "stable". The Southern hairy nosed wombat is also not endangered, but the Northern hairy nosed wombat is listed as Critically endangered.
What is the difference between a common wombat and a northern hairy nosed wombat?
Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat (aka Queensland Hairy-nosed Wombat, Yaminon) Scientific name: Lasiorhinus krefftii National conservation status: Endangered (likely to become extinct if threats continue) Size: 35 cm high, 1 m long Weight: up to 35 kg (Females slightly heavier than males) The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat is a marsupial with a backward facing pouch. The curious name comes from its distinctive muzzle which is covered with short brown hairs. It is strong and heavily built, with short, powerful legs and strong claws that are used to dig burrows or search for suitable plants to eat. Its fur is soft, silky, and mainly brown, mottled with grey, fawn and black. It has a broad head, and the ears are long and slightly pointed with tufts of white hair on the edges. The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat gives birth to one young during the wet season (November - April). The young stay in the mother's pouch for eight to nine months. They leave their mother at about 15 months.
What is the closest relative to the northern hairy nosed wombat?
The closest relative to the Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat is the Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat, judging by their scientific names. There are, in fact, three species of wombats which live in Australia. They are the Common wombat (Vombatus ursinus), the Northern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii) and the Southern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus latifrons).
Which Australian state has the wombat as its emblem?
The hairy-nosed wombat (not the common wombat) is the official emblem of South Australia.
What is the anatomical difference between the two hairy-nosed wombats northern and southern of the genus Lasiorhinus?
The primary anatomical difference between the two species of hairy-nosed wombats (northern and southern) lies in their nose shape. The northern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii) has larger and more robust incisors as well as a broader skull compared to the southern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus latifrons). Additionally, the southern species has a broader nasal region in comparison to the northern species.
What species of wombats are endangered?
The conservation status of the northern hairy-nosed wombat is Critically Endangered, whilst the common wombat and the southern hairy-nosed wombat species are not threatened.
What is the current status of the wombat?
The conservation status of the northern hairy-nosed wombat is Critically Endangered, whilst the common wombat and the southern hairy-nosed wombat species are not threatened. The Common Wombat is listed showing a status of "least concern" with a population trend of "stable". The Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat is also listed, with a status of "least concern" but with a population trend of "unknown".
