Brushtail Possum

Description:

Common Brushtail Possum, mostly arboreal (tree-climber), but not always limited to trees, second-largest of Australia's possums, soft grey/brown fur, thick bushy prehensile tail with black tip, soft cream/white to yellow tinted belly fur, smokey muzzle, large dark eyes, claws on all four limbs, pink nose, large ears. Nocturnal animal, mostly active at night, occasionally active in daylight hours. Eats fruit, nectar, leaves, flowers, occasional insects in natural environment.

Habitat:

Prefers forested and woodland areas of much of Australia, often found in houses and sheds.