However, certain populations of brush-tailed rat-kangaroos may face threats, such as:
* Habitat loss and fragmentation: The clearing of forests and woodlands for agriculture, urbanization, and other land uses destroys their natural habitat.
* Predation by introduced species: Predators like feral cats and foxes can significantly impact their populations.
* Ilmastomuutos: Changes in rainfall patterns and increased bushfire frequency could threaten their habitat and food sources.
On tärkeää huomata, että vaikka laji kokonaisuutena ei ole uhanalainen, tietyillä populaatioilla saattaa olla haasteita, jotka vaativat suojelupyrkimyksiä.