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Sugar gliders are not endangered. In their native habitat of Australia, they are quite common in the eastern states.

Although small and delicate, they have not suffered as much from habitat loss as other native creatures, as their needs are not as specialised. The greatest threat comes from introduced species such as foxes and feral cats and dogs. Native predators include the quoll (not as common in many sugar glider habitats) and owls. Bushfires in the southern states are a threat to sugar gliders, as these destroy their habitat and food source.

There are also many being kept as exotic pets overseas. In Australia, they protected creatures, and only permitted to be kept in sanctuaries with a permit.

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