a lot of fur
Fur
Possums have short, thick, wiry fur.
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.
Possums have been hunted for their fur. They were originally introduced to New Zealand from Australia for the fur trade.
Possums have a covering of fur.
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.
No, the fur that runs from the top of their head and down the back is usually gray and/or brown.
Possums are hunted for their miraculusly soft fur that is used for hats in the wilderness. It is very valuable.
Possums have fur coats in various shades of grey, with some species tending to brown.
Yes, any animal with fur can.
Ermine
Ermine