Queensland Government, Department of Environment, Science and Innovation:
Posted Thu 09 July 2024.
When it comes to adorable Australian fauna, few species are as beloved as the northern hairy-nosed wombat (NHW) – but these marsupials are also among the world’s most critically endangered mammals. A vital element of supporting the northern hairy-nosed wombats is ensuring populations have the capacity and the right habitat to grow.
Over the years, two additional protected sites have been established to help bolster the last remaining natural population of NHWs at Epping Forest National Park – these are naturally suitable sites that have been fitted out with a few extra features to help get the wombats back on track. One of these two locations is Powrunna, which welcomed some new hairy-nosed residents in May 2024.
Want to know how nature and recovery efforts combine for northern hairy-nosed wombat survival?
