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Possums are not the same as opossums. Possums live in Australia and nearby islands, so they are able to eat the same basic foods in winter as they do in summer, as food supplies remain plentiful.
Possums are essentially herbivorous and insectivorous, meaning they eat a variety of foods. Possums' feeding habits range from omnivores (the Common Brushtail possum) to specialist browsers of eucalyptus (Greater Glider), insectivores (Mountain Pygmy Possum) and nectar-feeders (Honey Possum).
In the wild, they eat young shoots, leaves, flowers, nectar and fruit of a variety of trees and shrubs. They also feed on insects.
Possums also enjoy a feed of bread and honey put out by helpful suburban homeowners. However, it is best not to feed possums as they may become dependent on people for their food supply.
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Can possums mate in winter?
True possums, those that live in Australia and New Zealand, begin their mating season towards the end of winter. Possums are not the same as opossums.
What fruit do possums eat?
Possums eat all types of fruit.
Will possums eat small live fish?
No. Possums do not eat fish.
What Tasmanian devil mammals and possums eat?
Tasmanian devils eat possums
Do possums eat apples?
Yes, possums (which are not the same as opossums) do eat apples.
Do giraffes eat possums?
no
Do possums eat green tomatoes?
Possums are unlikeky to eat green tomatoes. They like ripe, sweet fruits.
Do possums eat pears?
Possums are expert climbers, and can use their prehensile tail quite well. They will readily eat pears.
Do possums eat rhubarb leaves?
True possums (those found in Australia and nearby islands) do not eat rhubarb leaves.
Do dogs eat possums?
No. Not at all. The only meat they eat are insects, but they prefer vegetation and fruits.
What time of the year do possums mate?
True possums, those that live in Australia and New Zealand, begin their mating season towards the end of winter. Possums are not the same as opossums.
Can possums eat carrots?
Yes
