A wombat is a marsupial in the family Vombatidae.It lives in the Australian eucalyptus forests. The common wombat has appeared on a 1987 37-cent stamp and an Australian 1996 95-cent stamp. The northern hairy-nosed wombat featured on an Australian 1974 20-cent stamp and also an Australian 1981 five-cent stamp. Therefore this section will use information regarding the closest extant relative of the NHN, Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection 2013, 'Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat', Queensland Government, viewed 14 October 2013, http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildlife/threatened-species/endangered/northern_hairynosed_wombat/ Humanimal Kingdom 2013, 'Vombatidae: The Wombat', CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne. Relatives The common wombat is of course related to the northern hairy-nosed wombat and the southern hairy-nosed wombat. The Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat can be distinguished from other members of its family by its soft fur, long and pointed ears and its broad muzzle which is fringed with fine whiskers. The Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat is also the largest member of its family reaching weights of 32 kg and up to 1 meter in length (Queensland Government 2013). The biggest threats the species faces are its small population size, predation by wild dogs, competition for food because of overgrazing by cattle and sheep, and disease. Males Sperm is produced in the testes, before moving to the epididymis where it matures and is stored. The Southern Hairy-nosed wombat usually gives birth in the spring from September or October to January. The hairy-nosed wombats have featured mainly to highlight their elevated conservation status. Hairy-nosed wombats differ from Common Wombats due to their silkier fur, longer ears, and characteristic wider, hairy nose (Horsup, 2004). There are two genera with three living wombat species; the Common Wombat and the Hairy-nosed Wombats.. Little research has been done regarding the reproductive anatomy of NHN wombats, but it has been said that the anatomy of all wombats is very similar (Horsup, 2004). One report says the Southern hairy-nosed females reach … It is a medium-sized animal that makes a burrow by digging holes in the ground.Wombats are usually around a metre (40 in) long when they are fully grown. The northern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii) and the southern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus latifrons) are distinguished by their hairy noses, softer fur, and larger ears. There are two genera with three living wombat species; the Common Wombat and the Hairy-nosed Wombats.. The NHN also has nasal bones that are shorter than their frontal bones, the opposite of which is true for the SHN (Horsup, 2004). The northern hairy-nosed wombat is an endangered species. Similar species: Common Wombat is the only living member of its genus Vombatus, and is similar in appearance to two remaining wombat species (Southern and Northern Hairy-nosed Wombats) belonging to the genus Lasiorhinus.The main differences are the absence of hair on the nose in the Common Wombat, its coarser hair and narrower nasal bones than in Lasiorhinus. Those that are born will often not survive the dry season. It is one of the rarest land mammals in the world and is critically endangered. Both Lasiorhinus species differ morphologically from the common wombat by their silkier fur, broader hairy noses, and longer ears. At Epping Forest National Park, most young are born in summer between November and April. SPECIES Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat TAXONOMY Lasiorhinus krefftii STATUS Critically endangered (Redlist); Critically endangered (ala.org.au) The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat is one of three species of wombats native to Australia. The northern hairy-nosed wombat is one of three extant species of wombats. The Northern Hairy-Nose can be distinguished from the Southern Hairy-Nose by its size, on average being 17-20cm longer (Jackson, 2003). It is a medium sized animal that makes a burrow by digging holes in the ground.Wombats are usually around a metre (40 in) long when they are fully grown. Its historical range extended across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland as recently as 100 years ago, but it is now restricted to one place, a 3-km 2 range within the 32-km 2 Epping Forest National Park in Queensland. A wombat is a marsupial in the family Vombatidae.It lives in the Australian eucalyptus forests. The northern hairy-nosed wombat shares its genus with one other extant species, the southern hairy-nosed wombat, while the common wombat is in the genus Vombatus. The Northern Hairy-Nose can be distinguished from the Southern Hairy-Nose by its size, on average being 17-20cm longer (Jackson, 2003). The common wombat is also related to marsupial mammals, including wallabies, kangaroos, koala bears, possums and many others. In seasons of drought, no young will be born. Based on the southern hairy-nosed wombat, female northern hairy-nosed wombats are likely to be sexually mature at about 2.5 years old and males at about 3 years old.