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Stateline: Saving the northern hairy-nosed wombat

TLF ID M015367

Just what is going on with the northern hairy-nosed wombat? Find out why scientists are working hard to understand more about this elusive Australian mammal. Watch this clip to find out about the ecology of this wombat species and to view some field and laboratory research aimed at saving it. You will also see some footage of this very shy and highly endangered animal.

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6; 7

Topics Growth (Animals) Environmental management Medicine Habitats Populations (Ecology) Ethics Ecosystems Data analysis Cooperation Symbiosis Scientific inquiry Food webs Environmental impact Human impact Plant growth Social influence Interdisciplinary research

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Science

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Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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URL: http://www.abc.net.au

Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
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Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

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Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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URL: http://www.abc.net.au

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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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Metadata © Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Education Services Australia Ltd 2012 (except where otherwise indicated). Digital content © Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2012 (except where otherwise indicated).