OK, I thought I'd put up a report I did for CBBC newsround, but they didn't post it up, so I want to put it up here so hopefully my views and conserns will be heard.

Disclaimer

This is my own work, I used references on the web, but I wrote this report. If you want to post it any where, go ahead and do so, just give me a mention! Thanks.

MY PRESS-PACK REPORT: THE NORTHERN HAIRY-NOSED WOMBAT

Almost Extinct

The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat is a nocturnal marsupial. It is native to the semi-arid areas of central Queensland,  Australia.  Today, the only known population exists in the 3 sq km (1.2 sq mi), fenced-off  Epping Forest National Park in Queensland . With little over 110 wombats still in existence, it is probably Australia’s most endangered animal. It has a noticeable square-shaped nuzzle (nose) covered with little brown hairs, hence the name.

What started it?

The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat has never been very common. The numbers have been reduced by the clearing of suitable habitat, brought about by European settlers. Now the wombats have to compete for food against sheep, cattle and feral animals such as the fox, rabbit and cat. These were all brought to Australia  by the settlers.

Why is nothing being done about it?

I think the main reason is because it is not publicised very much. Not very many things are known about the wombat. To research anything, you need money, and charities are usually the source of this money. But there are none to support the Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat.

But something that angers me greatly is the fact that Australians are prepared to support the Koala (that isn’t in that much danger) on “Save the Koala Day”. But they do not want to help the Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat, because they don’t think it is very “cute”! So that is what my report is for, publicising the fact that the wombat needs our help! Are you going let it be wiped of the face of this earth forever?

Sources: > >

Queensland Museum and Animal info

  Thanks for reading!