The possum is a medium-sized marsupial that is natively found in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Sulawesi, which is a tropical island found in the Indonesian Archipelago. Today the possum has also been introduced to New Zealand and parts of China.
Scientific Info
| Scientific Name | - | Phalangeriforme |
| Type | - | Mammal |
| Diet | - | Omnivore |
| Size | - | 5-120cm (1.9-47in) |
| Weight | - | 0.1-14.5kg (0.22-32lbs) |
| Top Speed | - | 25km/h (15mph) |
| Life Span | - | 5-8 years |
| Lifestyle | - | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | - | Least Concern |
Appearance
| Colour | - | Tan, Black, Brown, White, Grey |
| Skin Type | - | Fur |
| Favourite Food | - | Insects |
| Habitat | - | Bushland and rainforest |
| Average Clutch Size | - | 2 |
| Main Prey | - | Insects, Leaves, Flowers |
| Predators | - | Fox, Cat, Birds of Prey |
| Distinctive Features | - | Long prehensile tail and sharp claws |
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