wild dogs are the northern hairy nosed wombats' predators.
what are the northern hairy nosed wombats predators?
wild dogs
threats to the northern hairy-nosed wombat include small population size, predation, competition for food, disease, floods, droughts, wildfires, and habitat loss. its small, highly localised population makes the species especially vulnerable to natural disasters. originally existed two main groups of hairy-nosed wombats (lasiorhinus latifrons) that were separated by spencer gulf in australia, both species experienced a population decline between 1870 and 1920, with the main influences of competition for food, competition, and predation. wild dogs are the wombat's primary predator. as well, rabbits and the actions of land owners have contributed to the decline of these wombats. the necessity to control rabbits through methods that do not harm wombats can combat wombat decline. the habitat at epping forest national park is now well-protected for better chances of survival.
northern hairy-nosed wombat
there have been two reports of male northern hairy-nosed wombats contracting a fungal infection caused by "emmonsia parva," a soil saprophytic fungus. it is likely that the northern hairy-nosed wombats are inhaling the infection from the soil. these 2 case studies provide insightful new information on how we can prevent further deaths.
northern hairy-nosed wombat