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Leadbeater's possum

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdbɛtəz/

Definition of Leadbeater's possum

noun

  • a small grey and white Australian possum, living only in high-altitude eucalyptus forests in eastern Victoria, where it feeds on gum.
    • Gymnobelidus leadbeateri, family Petauridae

Origin:

named after John Leadbeater (circa1832–88), Australian taxidermist