Ringtail possums are very common in Australia. Whilst their numbers are decliming in native bushland areas, they are still prolific closer to suburbia, and estimates suggest they number in the hundreds of thousands.
There are no accurate figures for the population of the Leadbeaters possum, as they are elusive creatures which have a habit of changing their nesting spots. However, it is estimated that there are less than 1000 adult specimens remaining.
The remaining Leadbeater's possums inhabit areas which are bushfire-prone, and the population suffered significantly in the 2009 Victorian bushfires.
It is estimated that there are as many as 5 million opossums in the world. This varies from hour to hour.
Opossums have 4 feet - they are quadrupeds.
There are many different types of opossums in the world. Many types do live in the rainforests, specifically in Australia.
two dozen baby opossums can fit into a teaspoon
two dozen baby opossums can fit into a teaspoon
All opossums are marupials. There are three different kinds of opossums. The first is the standard New World opossums. These are in the order Didelphimorphia, which contains only one family, Didelphidae. The second is shrew opossums, which belong to the order Paucituberculata, which also contains only one family, Caenolestidae. Finally, there are Australian opossums, known as possums. They belong to the order Diprotodontia, and are found in the families Phalangeridae, Burramyidae, Tarsipedidae, Petauridae, Pseudocheiridae, and Acrobatidae.
There are 110 left in the world
Opossums are solitary creatures except for when they have young. You may find a couple opossums living together at a time.
there is 6,287 left in the world
About 79,000 are left in the world
there are 2500 left in the world (estamated)
Opossums are sexual animals.
There are round about 160 left in our world