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Are there Leadbeater's Possums in American Captivity?

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No. The Leadbeater's possum is an endangered native Australilan animal, found only in old-growth forests in mountainous regions of Victoria. They are too vulnerable and therefore too valuable to be held in captivity outside of their native country.

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