Leadbeater's possum: conservations say draft report proves endangered status

Forestry industry and Barnaby Joyce have been pushing to downgrade species' statusConservation groups say the Leadbeater's possum should retain its conservation status as a critically endangered Australian species, based on new advice from the government's scientific advisory body.In a draft consultation document, the threatened species scientific committee says the Victorian possum meets at least one of the criteria to make it eligible for listing as critically endangered. Continue reading...