Ringtail Possum

Description:

The common ringtail possum weighs between 550 and 1100 g and is approximately 30–35 cm long when grown (excluding the tail, which is roughly the same length again). Its fur can vary in colour, but usually grey through to brown, often (but not always) with white patches behind the eyes and usually a cream coloured belly. It has a long prehensile tail which normally displays a distinctive white tip over 25% of its length. This one had unusual colouring, being almost orangey-brown with a broad white stripe and white belly.

Habitat:

The ringtail possum ranges on the east coast of Australia, as well as Tasmania and a part of south-western Australia. This one was rescued near Nowra on the NSW South Coast.

Notes:

Being smaller and usually more timid than their Brush-tail cousins, they can fall prey to attacks from dogs and even cats, as this one did.