Hello possum: scientists hopeful of pygmy population

A new population of threatened Little Pygmy Possums may have been found in a national park. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

A newly-discovered population of a threatened pygmy possum species may be clinging to survival in a national park, sparking fears prescribed burning may threaten their habitat.

Scientists are hopeful the Little Pygmy Possum may be living in South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, saying proving the presence of the rare marsupial would be like "rediscovering the Tasmanian Tiger".