why are the leadbeater's possum critically endangered
exists and is an alternate of . 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.