Neither possums nor opossums, which are unrelated, dig holes and are not a threat to people or most pets. They can be a nuisance near homes where they may get into garbage, bird feeders, or pet food.
Australian possums do not dig for bugs in the lawn. Possums are herbivorous, except for some of the gliding possums, which catch small insects in the air.
The most likely culprit to dig for grubs in the lawn is a bandicoot.
No. Possums do not dig burrows in winter, nor at any other time of the year.
It is important to note that the name "possum" only refers to the marsupials native to Australia and some surrounding islands. They are very different from opossums, which also do not dig burrows in winter, as their claws are too soft. Possums and opossums are not related.
True possums - those that live in Australia and surrounding islands - do not live in the ground. They make their homes up high in trees and in roof spaces of houses. Sometimes, they have been known to inhabit empty chimneys, and even dog kennels.
No. Possums do not live underground. They are arboreal, or tree-dwelling marsupials.
No. Possums are arboreal, living in trees (and sometimes people's roofs).
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I doubt a cat would eat its own poop, but it definitely wont be happy. Cats are very picky when they don't have a clean place to do their business and bury it.
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Possums are not blind.
Possums are eaten by snakes.
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.
No. Sugar is not poisonous to possums.
Possums are mammals, and are covered with hair.
No. Ring-tail possums are not even close to being endangered.
There is no particular name for a female possum.
Possums are not eaten in modern times. In the past, the early settlers ate possums if nothing else was available. Certainly the Australian Aborigines ate possums.
In their natural state, Australian possums are external dwellers. However, brushtail possums and ringtail possums often shelter in the roof space of suburban houses.
The predators of true possums, which live in Australia, are eagles, hawks, owls and quolls. Foxes, which have been introduced to Australia, are also predators of possums. Possums should not be confused with opossums, which live in North America, and are not related to possums.