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Common Brushtail Possum

Trichosurus vulpecula

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.

Notes:

This Mum and Baby have stolen all my peaches..

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Christiane
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Christiane

QLD, Australia

Spotted on Nov 22, 2015
Submitted on Nov 23, 2015

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