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Not at all. Raccoons and possums are from completely different families. Further, possums are marsupials and raccoons are placental mammals.
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Are raccoons related to possums?
No. Raccoons are placental mammals and possums are marsupials. The two are from completely different families.
Are ringtail possums endangered?
No. Ring-tail possums are not even close to being endangered.
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.
What is the weight of a ringtail cat?
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.
Why do ringtail possums use trees?
Trees provide a possum's needs - food and shelter.
Do possums or raccoons eat aloe vera?
yes
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.
Are ringtail possums harmful to humans?
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.
What type of marsupials are ring tailed possums?
Ringtail possums belong to the Order Diprotodontia and the Suborder Phalangeriformes.
Are raccoons the same as possums?
No, raccoons are placental mammals and opossums are marsupials.
What do you call multiple possums?
There is no particular name for a female possum.
