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They are scavengers, and will eat almost anything, so yes...providing you die in the woods.
No. Possums, which are native to Australia and islands of the South Pacific, feed primarily on fruit and insects. They should not be confused with opossums of North America, which are very different creatures, and are scavengers.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoPossums do not eat dead birds.
Possums are essentially herbivorous and insectivorous, meaning they will eat a variety of foods - but not carrion. Possums' feeding habits range from omnivores (the Common Brushtail possum) to specialist browsers of eucalyptus (Greater Glider), insectivores (Mountain Pygmy Possum) and nectar-feeders (Honey Possum).
However, in New Zealand, where Brush-tailed possums have been introduced from Australia, they have reached plague proportions there, due to the lack of predators. In addition, their feeding habits have changed - they have been recorded eating eggs and chicks from birds' nests.
It should be noted that possums are completely different from opossums in North America. Opossums do eat carrion, including dead birds.
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∙ 11y agoPossums do not eat dead dogs.
Possums are essentially herbivorous and insectivorous, meaning they will eat a variety of foods - but not carrion. Possums' feeding habits range from omnivores (the Common Brushtail possum) to specialist browsers of eucalyptus (Greater Glider), insectivores (Mountain Pygmy Possum) and nectar-feeders (Honey Possum).
It should be noted that possums are completely different from opossums in North America. Opossums do eat carrion, and possibly dead dogs.
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The true answer is YES, Of course possums would eat dead people if they were simply laid in the woods and not buried in the ground. They would do the job they were created to do. They will clean the world of any dead things (deer,rat,ect.) that they would discover as they forage. They eat whatever they find available.
So, if it were to be available to them you bet the would clean up a dead humans remains. Just say thank you and move on. Please let them do their
job unmolested. We need them. They really do keep America beautiful.
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Will possums eat small live fish?
No. Possums do not eat fish.
What fruit do possums eat?
Possums eat all types of fruit.
What Tasmanian devil mammals and possums eat?
Tasmanian devils eat possums
Do possums eat apples?
Yes, possums (which are not the same as opossums) do eat apples.
Do giraffes eat possums?
no
Do possums eat green tomatoes?
Possums are unlikeky to eat green tomatoes. They like ripe, sweet fruits.
Do possums eat pears?
Possums are expert climbers, and can use their prehensile tail quite well. They will readily eat pears.
Do possums eat rhubarb leaves?
True possums (those found in Australia and nearby islands) do not eat rhubarb leaves.
Do dogs eat possums?
No. Not at all. The only meat they eat are insects, but they prefer vegetation and fruits.
Can possums eat carrots?
Yes
Do rabbits eat pygmy possums?
No
Do possums eat cantaloupe?
Yes. Possums will normally eat small avocados, I have two avocado trees in my backyard; and I can see the small avocados dissapearing from the trees. I have also seen possums at night at the driveway of my house. My yard-keeper showed me a path in the lawn by the fence where they walk at night; he agrees that the possums are the ones eating the small avocados.
