It is thought their >decline/disappearance is related to the arrival of the fox. Foxes do not >occur in Tasmania where pademelons are still common. >[Linda, perhaps we need to look at the arrival dates of the fox?] Now, of that I have no idea. Can anyone help???? Linda Barraclough Briagolong List Owner: AUS-VIC-GIPPSLAND email: kapana@netspace.net.au http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~surreal/AVG/