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Larger possums such as brushtail and ringtail possums can live up to 11 years if not taken by predators or hit by cars. They tend to have an average lifespan of 6-7 years.
Sometimes it depends on whether the possum is male or female.
For smaller species such as the Eastern Pygmy Possum, it varies hugely for males and females. Females average 11 years, but males usually only live to four years.
Virginia opossums, which are quite different to true possums, appear to have a maximum lifespan of four years, even in protective captivity. In the wild they are more likely to live only 1-2 years.
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∙ 12y agoThe North American Virginia opossum (often referred to as a 'possum) is very short lived. They usually live only to around age two in the wild and maybe up to four years in captivity.
If the question refers to true possums, which are marsupials found in Australia and nearby islands, it depends on the species. Some examples are listed below.
- The average life span of a ringtail possum is 5-7 years. If they are not taken by dogs or hit by cars, they can live a few years longer.
- The Leadbeater's possum is thought to for live up to 10 years, but very few specimens have been recorded as living beyond 5 years.
- Feathertail gliders, the smallest of the gliders (a type of possum) has a life expectancy of just 4 years in the wild.
- The lifespan of the Eastern Pygmy Possum varies hugely for males and females. Females average 11 years, but males usually only live to four years.
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∙ 11y agoOnce a year as far as I know ive only ever seen a joey a year on a possum
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∙ 13y agoThe average life span of a ringtail possum is 5-7 years. If they are not taken by dogs or hit by cars, they can live a few years longer.
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∙ 14y ago30 to 40 years.
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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.
When was D'Albertis' Ringtail Possum created?
D'Albertis' Ringtail Possum was created in 1874.
When was Green Ringtail Possum created?
Green Ringtail Possum was created in 1874.
Is the ringtail possum a solitary animal?
There are several species of ringtail possum. The Common ringtail possum is, as its name suggests, very common. It can be found in both bushland and in suburbia.
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.
Which animal likes to eat the green ringtail possum?
Common predators of the green ringtail possum are the Spotted-tailed Quoll and Rufous Owl.
What is the name of a tree climbing marsupial?
There are several:Tree-kangarooKoalaPossum, e.g. Ringtail possum, Brushtail possum, Honey possum, Leadbeater's possum, Pygmy possum, etcOpossumQuollPhascogaleSugar gliderFeathertail gliderSquirrel gliderGreater gliderMahogany gliderYellow-bellied gliderCuscus
Why does a Daintree River Ringtail Possum live in the daintree rainforest?
The Possum lives there because that's where it can find its favourite food.
Why do ringtail possums use trees?
Trees provide a possum's needs - food and shelter.
Do possums live in Australia?
Mountain pygmy possum Long-tailed pygmy possum Southwestern pygmy possum Tasmanian pygmy possum Eastern pygmy possum Talaud bear cuscus Sulawesi bear cuscus Sulawesi dwarf cuscus Banggai cuscus Gebe cuscus Mountain cuscus Ground cuscus Eastern common cuscus Woodlark cuscus Blue-eyed cuscus Telefomin cuscus Southern common cuscus Northern common cuscus Ornate cuscus Rothschild's cuscus Silky cuscus Stein's cuscus Admiralty island cuscus Common spotted cuscus Waigeou cuscus Black-spotted cuscus Blue-eyed spotted cuscus Northern brushtail possum Short-eared possum Mountain brushtail possum Coppery brushtail possum Common brushtail possum Scaly-tailed possum Lemur-like ringtail possum Central greater glider Northern greater glider Southern greater glider Rock-haunting ringtail possum Common ringtail possum Lowland ringtail possum Weyland ringtail possum Cinereus ringtail possum Painted ringtail possum Herbert river ringtail possum masked ringtail possum Pygmy ringtail possum Vogelkop ringtail possum D'Albertis" ringtail possum Green ringtail possum Plush-coated ringtail possum Reclusive ringtail possum Coppery ringtail possum Great-tailed triok Long-fingered triok Tate's triok Striped possum Leadbeater's possum Northern glider Savanna glider Yellow-bellied glider Biak glider Sugar glider Mahogany glider Squirrel glider Krefft's glider Honey possum Feathertail glider Feather-tailed possum
What is the name of one of many species of Australian possum also a term used for some harries?
ringtail
What does a Vogelkop ringtail possum look like?
Most of its fur is brown, but its chest, abdomen, and throat are white.
