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Because Harry nosed otters weren't very common so people thought they were just regular otters.

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When was Northern hairy-nosed wombat created?

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When was Southern hairy-nosed wombat created?

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The Hairy-nosed wombat has a short, almost invisible tail.


Why do people worry about the hairy nosed wombat?

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Which Australian city has the hairy-nosed wombat as its faunal emblem?

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