Mahogany glider  (Petaurus gracilis)

The loss and fragmentation of habitat is the main threat to the continued survival of the mahogany glider. Approximately 80% of its coastal woodland habitat has been cleared to make way for agricultural practices such as banana, sugar-cane and pineapple plantations and for cattle grazing (5). Fragments of remaining habitat may not be large enough to support viable populations and are vulnerable to wildfires and to further clearing (2).

The mahogany glider is listed on the Australian Endangered Species Protection Act 1992 (5), and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is working to protect the remaining areas of habitat (2). Nature refuges and areas of national park will be vital to maintain this species in the few forests where it is currently found (2).