Mareeba region of the Atherton Tablelands (Davies Creek, Emu Creek and Tinaroo Creek). The most significant threat to the northern bettong is habitat loss caused by land clearing for agriculture. A Recovery Team including government agencies, scientists, traditional owners and volunteer groups are focusing conservation efforts are focusing on improving habitat. References External links https://web.archive.org/web/20060507141401/http://www.australianfauna.com/northernbettong.php https://web.archive.org/web/20060615052224/http://www.jcu.edu.au/school/tbiol/zoology/auxillry/mammals/bettong.htm Bettongia Endangered fauna of Australia Mammals of Queensland Mammals of New South Wales Nature Conservation Act endangered biota Mammals described in 1967