Elanora Heights Primary School has researched

Endangered Australian Wildlife

as part of an Endangered Animals of the World project
organised by Cannelton Elementary School in Indiana, USA
and Primary School De Wadden of Haarlem, Netherlands.

Northern hairy-nosed wombat
Drawn by Manish 6G

Common Name : Northern hairy-nosed wombat

Scientific Name : Lasiorhinus krefftii

Habitat :
Burrows amongst trees on the banks of streams in Queensland and NSW.

Diet :
Eats native grasses.

Size :
Length is about 1300mm.

Danger :

Introduction of cattle destroyed the grasses.

Researched by :

Manish and Chris 5/6G

Reference:

CD called "Wildinfo Australia"
Windows Version
Australian Endangered, Vulnerable and Extinct Fauna.
Designed and produced by "Good Thinking" (Australia) Pty Ltd
Distributer :
DATAWORKS
81 Eildon Parade,
Rowville, Victoria, 3178, Australia

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Elanora Heights Primary School has researched

Endangered Australian Wildlife

Northern hairy-nosed wombat Drawn by Manish 6G

Common Name : Northern hairy-nosed wombat Scientific Name : Lasiorhinus krefftii Habitat : Burrows amongst trees on the banks of streams in Queensland and NSW. Diet : Eats native grasses. Size : Length is about 1300mm.

Danger :

Researched by :

Reference:

This page has been visited times since 23rd Oct, 1997. Computer Co-ordinator : Judith Bennett : This page was last modified 4th Dec, 1998

Northern hairy-nosed wombat
Drawn by Manish 6G

Common Name : Northern hairy-nosed wombat

Scientific Name : Lasiorhinus krefftii

Habitat :
Burrows amongst trees on the banks of streams in Queensland and NSW.

Diet :
Eats native grasses.

Size :
Length is about 1300mm.

This page has been visited times since 23rd Oct, 1997.
Computer Co-ordinator : Judith Bennett : This page was last modified 4th Dec, 1998