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Ringtail possums pose absolutely no danger to people.
Their biggest danger is to other pets, not because they have sharp teeth and claws (as a possum will inevitably come off worse in a confrontation with a cat or dog), but because they are carriers of ticks.
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Are ringtail possums endangered?
No. Ring-tail possums are not even close to being endangered.
Are ringtail raccoons related to ringtail possums?
Not at all. Raccoons and possums are from completely different families. Further, possums are marsupials and raccoons are placental mammals.
Are possums found in Queensland?
Yes. Queensland is home to numerous possums and glider species. Most common atr the Brushtail and Ringtail possums.
Are possums external or internal?
In their natural state, Australian possums are external dwellers. However, brushtail possums and ringtail possums often shelter in the roof space of suburban houses.
Why do ringtail possums use trees?
Trees provide a possum's needs - food and shelter.
What type of marsupials are ring tailed possums?
Ringtail possums belong to the Order Diprotodontia and the Suborder Phalangeriformes.
What do you call multiple possums?
There is no particular name for a female possum.
What eats a ringtail possum?
Animals most likely to eat ring-tail possums include dingoes, quolls, goannas and introduced species such as foxes. Domestic dogs kill them but do not usually eat them.
Are possums and koala a family?
No. Possums and koalas are both mammals and marsupials, but they are not in the same family.True possums - those that are found in Australia and nearby islands - are divided into three families. These families are: the ringtail possums and gliders (Family Petauridae); the brushtail possums and cuscuses (Family Phalangeridae) and the pygmy possums and feathertail glider (Family Burramyidae).Koalas are from the family Phascolarctidae.
Are possums of the rodent family?
True possums - those that are found in Australia and nearby islands - are divided into three families. These families are: the ringtail possums and gliders (Family Petauridae); the brushtail possums and cuscuses (Family Phalangeridae) and the pygmy possums and feathertail glider (Family Burramyidae).
What is the diet of the common ringtail possum?
Ring-tail possums are essentially omnivorous, meaning they will eat some types of vegetation, and some proteins. In the wild, they eat young shoots, leaves, flowers, nectar and fruit of a variety of trees and shrubs. They also feed on insects. Ring-tail possums also enjoy a feed of bread and honey put out by helpful suburban homeowners. However, it is best not to feed possums as they may become dependent on people for their food supply.
How much a ringtail weigh?
The following animals are known as Ringtails:* Ring-tailed Cat, Bassariscus astutus * Ring-tailed Ground Squirrel, Spermophilus annulatus * Ring-tailed Lemur, Lemur catta * Ring-tailed Mongoose, Galidia elegans * Ringtail possums, family Pseudocheiridae ** Cinereus Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus cinereus ** Common Ringtail Possum, Pseudocheirus peregrinus ** Western Ringtail Possum, Pseudocheirus peregrinus occidentalis ** Coppery Ringtail Possum Pseudochirops cupreus ** D'Albertis' Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirops albertisii ** Green Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirops archeri ** Herbert River Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus herbertensis ** Lemuroid Ringtail Possum, Hemibelideus lemuroides ** Lowland Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus canescens ** Painted Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus forbesi ** Plush-coated Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirops corinnae ** Pygmy Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus mayeri ** Reclusive Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirops coronatus ** Rock Ringtail Possum, Petropseudes dahli ** Vogelkop Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus schlegeli ** Weyland Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus caroli from WikipediaPlease be more specific about what particular animal you are asking about.
