Observations of ground activity in Leadbeater’s possum 'Gymnobelideus leadbeateri' in subalpine snowgum woodland at Mount Baw Baw, Victoria

Leadbeater's possum 'Gymnobelideus leadbeateri' is an iconic Australian species and the faunal emblem of Victoria. The species is declining, however, (Hansen et al. 2009) due primarily to habitat loss as a result of logging (Lindenmayer et al. 1993). 'Gymnobelideus leadbeateri' is listed as 'Threatened' under the Victorian 'Flora and Flora and Guarantee Act 1988' and 'Endangered' under the Commonwealth 'Environment and Biodiversity Protection Act 1999'.