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What covers the body of a ring tailed lemur?
Fur
Do possums have hair or fur?
Possums have short, thick, wiry fur.
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.
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.
How did opossums get to NZ?
There are no opossums in New Zealand. The brush-tailed possum (not opossum) was introduced from Australia into New Zealand to start a fur trade there, in 1837. This fur trade was unsuccessful, but the possums thrived in a country that had no natural predators. They were re-introduced with considerably more success in 1858. There are now estimated to be over 50 million possums in New Zealand.
What covers a possum?
Possums have a covering of fur.
Are ring-tailed lemurs only black and white?
No, the fur that runs from the top of their head and down the back is usually gray and/or brown.
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.
Can possums pass ticks or fleas to a human?
Yes, any animal with fur can.
How many possums are in New Zealand?
There are believed to be about 66 million possums (specifically, Common Brushtail Possums) in New Zealand. They were originally introduced from neighbouring Australia for their fur, but have now become a severe environmental pest.
Why is the cotton tailed rabbit endangered?
They were hunted too much for their luxuriously soft fur. That fur was used to keep the hunters warm when they hunted in cold seasons. Hope that helps.
