Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii)

The Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat is one of the world's most critically endangered mammals, with an estimated population of only 300 individuals. Restricted to two protected areas in Queensland, Australia, this nocturnal marsupial is threatened by habitat loss, drought, and predation. Larger and softer-furred than its southern relatives, its survival hinges on intensive conservation efforts and breeding programs.