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Gilbert's Potoroo is a small mammal which lives in Western Australia in a restricted habitat, with a restricted food source. It was believed to be extinct from the early 1900s, but its recent rediscovery has led to the development of a recovery plan.

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Q: The most endangered mammal in Australia is Gilbert's?
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