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Common Brushtail Possum

Trichosurus vulpecula

Photo by Christiane
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Description:

Like most possums, the common brush-tail possum is nocturnal. It is mainly a folivore, but has been known to eat small mammals such as rats. In most Australian habitats, leaves of eucalyptus are a significant part of the diet but rarely the sole item eaten. The tail is prehensile and naked on its lower underside. There are four colour variations: silver-grey, brown, black, and gold.

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Congrats Christiane! This is being featured as a fun fact! https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10156305527490603/?type=3&theater
Yes Xinxin.. it is a wild animal but they are not very shy. :)
Hard to believe its spotted in the wild, almost too adorable!
They are little darlings like that! My lemons all get peeled. Last time I looked up at a possum directly above me, it rained a little gift down on me - be careful out there!!
Hi triggsturner.. On my place they are public enemy #1 in the moment too. They eat everything in the garden.. I have 500 ha native bushland around me but my capsicum is now their favourite. :)
Hi Christiane, they are cute, but in NZ they are public enemy #1. However in their native land they do look great! Thanks for sharing these lovely images.
One peach is better than no peaches :)
Thanks Ashley .. Great to see you guys like this little critter.. :)
Mmm to cute to get angry.. but they left me not ONE peach ...
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!
Thanks doreen.chambers.14. They are cute, but they are eating my fruit tree empty.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2015

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