0
Leadbeater's Possum is classified as threatened under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 of Australia. After the devastating Black Friday bushfires of 1939, it was actually believed to be extinct, and was only rediscovered in 1961.
Like many Australian animals, Leadbeater's Possum is endangered because of habitat loss. Leadbeater's possum is found in Victoria, and is the faunal emblem of that state. The possums nest in the hollows of old trees, preferably those in excess of 150-200 years in age, but drought and the increased number of bushfires in recent years in Victoria has reduced the numbers of such available trees. Further, many of the remaining trees that are suitable are in Victoria's prime timber production area. There are efforts being made to re-establish native forests with enough old trees to support the possum's habitat needs.
Since the Black Saturday bushfires in February 2009, which devastated majpr habitat areas for this marsupial, the population of the Leadbeater's Possum is believed to be less than 1000.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoLike many Australian animals, Leadbeater's Possum is endangered because of habitat loss. Leadbeater's possum is found in Victoria, and is the faunal emblem of that state. The possums nest in the hollows of old trees, preferably those in excess of 150-200 years in age, but drought and the increased number of bushfires in recent years in Victoria has reduced the numbers of such available trees. Further, many of the remaining trees that are suitable are in Victoria's prime timber production area. There are efforts being made to reestablish native forests with enough old trees to support the possum's habitat needs.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
When did the leadbeaters possum become endangered?
Leadbeater's Possum, the delicate native possum which is the faunal emblem of Victoria, was placed on the IUCN Red list of endangered species in 2004. Leadbeater's possum was only rediscovered in 1961 after having been thought to be extinct for fifty years.
What state in Australia is Leadbeaters possum from?
Leadbeaters Possum is found in Victoria, in Australia's south. It is the state faunal emblem. It is found in mountain ash forests in the central highlands of Victoria, north-east of Melbourne. The Leadbeaters possum nests in the hollows of old trees, preferably those in excess of 150-200 years in age.
Why is the leadbeaters possum the Victoria animal emblem?
Leadbeater's possum was chosen as the animal emblem for Victoria because it is completely unique to that state. It was also selected because by doing so, awareness was raised of the plight of these highly endangered animals.
What animal eats sap?
The Leadbeaters possum eats tree sap of wattle and eucalyptus trees.
Why is the sugar glider under threat?
They aren't threatened, but their close cousins the Leadbeaters possum and the mahogany glider are especially threatened.
What animals chew off tree branches?
The Leadbeaters possum eats tree sap of wattle and eucalyptus trees.
Is the striped possum endangered?
No, the striped Possum is on theVulnerable list but is not endangered. But this can change at anytime with wild fires and hunters and the environment.
What law protects Leadbeaters Possum?
The Leadbeater's Possum is protected under state and federal Acts.In the state of Victoria it is classified as threatenedunder the Flora and Fauna Guarantee (FFG) Act 1988. The Action Statement outlining conservation & management issues for Leadbeater's Possum prepared under the FFG Act was first published in 2005, but remains in draft format in 2010.In Australia it is classified as endangered under the Environment Protection & Biodiversty Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999.
How badly endangered is the Leadbeater's possum?
Badly
What is an endangered animal in the alpine?
An endangered animal in the alpine is a Mountain Pygmy Possum
Is the pygmy possum endangered?
Yes, it is endangered because they get hunted down by foxes and feral cats.
Are white tailed possums endangered?
There is not now, nor has there ever been, a species of possum called the white-tailed possum.
