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Topic: Burramys

	Threatened Species - Mountain Pygmy-possum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Burramys is the largest of the pygmy-possum family, yet weighs only about 45g and can fit easily into the palm of a hand.
		During hibernation, the metabolic rate of Burramys is reduced to 1-2% of normal; periods of inactivity become progressively extended and may be as long as 3 weeks.
		Burramys feed mainly on the fat-rich moths to increase their body weight so they can withstand the rigours of breeding, nurturing and hibernation.
	www.dpi.vic.gov.au /dse/nrenpa.nsf/FID/-61678967080116CF4A25680900269FFF?OpenDocument (654 words)

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		A method for validating stochastic models of population viability: a case study of the mountain pygmy-possum (Burramys parvus).
		A method of validating stochastic models of population viability is proposed, based on assessing the mean and variance of the predicted population size.
		The method is illustrated with a model of the population dynamics of Burramys parvus Broom 1895 (the mountain pygmy-possum), based on annual census data collected from a single population in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia between 1986 and 1997.
	www.nceas.ucsb.edu /~mccarthy/bpjae.html (228 words)

	Mt Buller - Environment - Fauna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Of the native mammals, the woodlands and forests of the lower slopes support the highest numbers of individuals and species but several mammals can be found in the alpine areas.
		The Mountain Pygmy-possum (Burramys parvus) and the Alpine Bog Skink (Pseudemoia cryodroma) are listed as threatened under the Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act (1988).
		Mountain Pygmy-possums (Burramys parvus) have been found in lodges before, but due to their rarity it is unlikely that you will find them living in your lodge.
	www.mtbuller.com.au /environment/fauna.html (1095 words)

	CSIRO PUBLISHING - Wildlife Research
		The mountain pygmy-possum (Burramys parvus) is a rare marsupial (approximately 2300 individuals) with a restricted distribution (10 km*3 confined to isolated patches of heath in the Australian Alps that are vulnerable to clearing and modification for ski-run development.
		In Mt Kosciusko National Park the diet of Burramys averaged 71% arthropods, 27% seeds and berries, and 2% other material.
		This result is consistent with their higher protein requirement for reproduction and the need to ensure that young grow rapidly enough to gain sufficient weight to survive their first winter in hibernation.
	www.publish.csiro.au /nid/144/paper/WR9920755.htm (293 words)

	Australia: Eye of the Storm - Southern Exposure (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The mountain pygmy-possum or burramys is the only native mammal confined to the high mountains of southeast Australia where the total area of suitable habitat is only 10 sq km.
		The head-body length is 11 cm and the tail - 14 cm.
		It's difficult to tell exactly what burramys do because they are always undercover.
	www.abc.net.au /storm/exposure/possum.htm (222 words)

	Mountain Pygmy-possum Burramys parvus - Threatened Species Day 2005 fact sheet
		- the Mountain Pygmy- possum (Burramys parvus) www.dse.vic.gov.au
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		If you cannot access the fact sheet, please contact us to organise a suitable alternative format.
	www.deh.gov.au /biodiversity/threatened/publications/tsd05mountain-pygmy-possum.html (1114 words)

	Ageing, longevity, and life history of Burramys parvus
		Ageing, longevity, and life history of Burramys parvus
		Although these animals normally do not live more than 4 years in the wild, it has been reported that females can live up to 11 years [0434].
		In case you find missing or incorrect information in an entry, please contact us.
	genomics.senescence.info /species/entry.php?species=Burramys_parvus (121 words)

	Good books (7-12 year olds)
		Tells the story of how the little pigmy possum was first found in 1966 and how people set about finding out more about it.
		It is as much the story of the discoverers as of Burramys and so shows how such scientific discoveries are made.
		Illustrated with fl and white photographs and some line drawings.
	www.science.org.au /pi/goodbooks/7-12.htm (10839 words)

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