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Possums are not aggressive and they do not attack. True possums - the marsupials found in many parts of Australia - are docile creatures and just want to be left alone. If trapped, like any other animal, they become scared for their life and will defend themselves, but they do not attack.
Possums are quite different creatures to opossums.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoPossums (different from opossums) are marsupials native to Australia and nearby islands. They are not friendly, preferring to avoid human contact. If cornered, they can bite and scratch sharply. Nor are they friendly with other possums, being extremely territorial and inclined to fight viciously over their home territory.
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∙ 13y agoAustralian possums are not aggressive, but they are territorial. Many a suburban house has been subjected to hissing and possum-fights in the roof space as young possums come in, trying to take territory for themselves.
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∙ 12y agoPossums do not attack. True possums - the marsupials found in many parts of Australia - are docile creatures and just want to be left alone. If trapped, like any other animal, they become scared for their life and will defend themselves, but they do not attack.
Possums are quite different creatures to opossums.
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∙ 13y agoNo, they just act it to scare away any potential threats.
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∙ 10y agoTrue possums, which are native to Australia, are not vicious. however, they are highly territorial, and can fight aggressively with their own kind for their territory.
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∙ 12y agono they eat trees and have been known if there is a family to bring down a tree in 1 night
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Do possums need toys?
Possums are protected native creatures of Australia and may not be kept as pets, so the question is moot.
Do possums swim in ponds?
To get to the other side. XD Actually the facts are they get food sometimes in the water and also so they can get clean.
What is a possum called when there is 2?
possums
Are possums blind?
Possums are not blind.
Are possums vertebrates or invertebrates?
No, an opossum is a vertebrate as they are mammals with backbones.
Can a dog be aggressive?
The answer is yes dogs can be aggressive, but some dogs when their puppy's can be trained not to be so aggressive.
What eats possums?
Possums are eaten by snakes.
Is there possums in possum pie?
There are no possums in possum pie, as true possums are found in Australia and nearby islands, and they are protected in Australia. Possums are not the same as opossums.
What do possums do at night time?
Possums are nocturnal, so they engage in a great deal of activity at night. This is when they feed, have territorial disputes, and mate.
How do you get rid of possums from under your porch?
What is under your porch that is so appealing to the possums? I suggest you remove the 'tempation' and make sure they have no access to food and water and enclose the porch.
Are possums and raccoons enemies?
No, for the simple reason that true possums are native to Australia, and are not the same as the North American opossums. There are no raccoons in Australia, so the two cannot be enemies.
Is sugar poisonous to possums?
No. Sugar is not poisonous to possums.
