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Possums have short, thick, wiry fur.
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How much fur does a ring tailed possums have?
a lot of fur
Apart from food what else were possums hunted for?
Possums have been hunted for their fur. They were originally introduced to New Zealand from Australia for the fur trade.
Does possums have scales?
Possums are mammals, and are covered with hair.
What covers a possum?
Possums have a covering of fur.
What are possums hunted for?
Possums are hunted for their miraculusly soft fur that is used for hats in the wilderness. It is very valuable.
What coats do possums have?
Possums have fur coats in various shades of grey, with some species tending to brown.
Why did the Australians put the possums on New Zealand?
It is not so much that Australians took possums to New Zealand, but rather than New Zealand people brought them from Australia for the purpose of starting the fur trade there. Possums were seen as a ready source of fur, food and fibre.
Is fur the same as hair?
Fur is the hair of animals,hair is our hair.
Can possums pass ticks or fleas to a human?
Yes, any animal with fur can.
What is meant by the coverings of mammals?
Most mammals have fur or hair .
Do rats have hair or fur?
Yes, rats have fur therefore they are furry
Does the quokka have fur or hair?
Quokkas are mammals: they have fur. (Fur and hair are essentially the same.)
