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Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)

Photo by lori.tas
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Field Notes

Description:

Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula), back feet, upside-down.

Habitat:

Shed roof

Notes:

This young male hung out in our shed until he got old enough to move on.

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Common Brushtail Possum

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PublishedOctober 26, 2010

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