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Originally Posted by renormalised
That wasn't a possum...that was a dropbear. They're the same as a small marsupial lion....similar to Wakaleo spp.
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I dont think so
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: possum
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Any of several species (family Phalangeridae) of nocturnal, arboreal
marsupials of Australia and New Guinea. They are 22 – 50 in. (55 – 125 cm) long, including the long prehensile tail, and have woolly fur. All species eat fruits, leaves, and blossoms; some also eat insects and small vertebrates. Possums grasp branches with their hind feet. Most species bear their young in tree hollows and unused birds' nests; a few build leafy nests. Several species are endangered because of predation, fur trapping, or habitat loss, but the common brush-tailed possum is considered a pest.
See also opossum.
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