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 |
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Phalangeriforme |
Type |
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Mammal |
Diet |
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Omnivore |
Size |
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5-120cm (1.9-47in) |
Weight |
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0.1-14.5kg (0.22-32lbs) |
Top Speed |
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25km/h (15mph) |
Life Span |
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5-8 years |
Lifestyle |
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Solitary |
Conservation Status |
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Least Concern |
Appearance
Colour |
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Tan, Black, Brown, White, Grey |
Skin Type |
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Fur |
Favourite Food |
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Insects |
Habitat |
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Bushland and rainforest |
Average Clutch Size |
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2 |
Main Prey |
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Insects, Leaves, Flowers |
Predators |
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Fox, Cat, Birds of Prey |
Distinctive Features |
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Long prehensile tail and sharp claws |