Did you know that the Leadbeater's Possum was not seen by humans after the year 1909? It was thought to be extinct, since no one had seen a single one of them. They were seen again in 1961.

     They are now endangered and are only seen in Victorian central highlands, and in old forests. These animals usually live in tree hollows, which are only found in old trees. Their habitats are usually mountain ash forests .

         They are marsupials, which means after young are born the females keep the young in their pouch. Also these possums are nocturnal, which means they are awake at night instead of awake during the day. During the day they sleep in tree hallows.

        The Leadbeater's Possum is approximately 16 centimeters (cm) long and their tails are about 18 centimeters (cm) long. Their tails are wider at the tip. They are a grey or brown color, and there is a dark stripe from their faces and down their backs.

        They live in small family groups of about 8, all sharing a nest. Their nest are in hollow trees about 10 meters above the ground, it is also filled with shredded bark. They usually eat insects, spiders, nectar, and sap. A female can carry 1-2 young in her pouch for three months.

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