The Brush Tailed Possum is thought to be the most widespread marsupial in Australia which is likely to be due to their ability to survive in urban areas. In Australia these animals are often seen as pests nesting in roofs or garden sheds. Historically possums were hunted for fur and meat however they are now largely protected.
Like all marsupial’s, their young come out very small, relative in size to a baked bean. They are very underdeveloped except their forearms which are used to climb into their mother’s pouch where they will stay for several months.
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern.
There is a large population of Possums living in Australia which are widely distributed including in, a number of protected areas.
Diet
Group Name
Distribution & Habitat
Herbivore:
Brush Tailed possums are often classified as folivores eating mainly leaves, shoots and roots however it is opportunistic and will also eat a number of different things including small mammals and chicks, eggs and invertebrates
A Passel
Distribution:
Australia & Tasmania native. New Zealand invasive
Habitat:
Forest & Savannah
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