A ringtail possum is a native marsupial of Australia (although other sub-species may be found in Indonesia and New Guinea). Unrelated to opossums, the ringtail possum is primarily red-brown in colour, with the length of an adult averaging 30-35cm, excluding the tail. Its name comes from the fact that its tail is curled and partially prehensile.
possums are like a huge fat cat with hand like paws, a long bushy tail and thick fur.
yes, all possums are marsupials as they lack a uterusPossums look somewhat like giant rats, with their pointed snouts and skinny, naked tails. They are in fact North America's only marsupial (like kangaroos, they raise their young in a pouch). Adults average 10-14 lbs. They don't live very long, rarely more than two years, three max.The above description applies to the opossum, not true possums. Possums and opossums are frequently confused, but they are not related. True possums are not found in New Jersey, but are native to Australia and some islands of the South Pacific. Possums look noting like giant rats.
Brushtail possums have a thick, bushy, brush-like tail.
Possums are unlikeky to eat green tomatoes. They like ripe, sweet fruits.
I know isn't it gross.... this ones only 3 days though so pretty close
They both have a "P" at the start!
Not likely. Possums use their claws for climbing trees and poles, not for digging.
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No. Australian possums, such as pygmy possums, do not "play possum" like the American opossum does. They are different species, with different habits.
No, an opossum is a vertebrate as they are mammals with backbones.
They generally have bigger eyes and ears than daytime animals. Possums, cats, mice, owls and bats are all examples of nocturnal animals
Possums are not blind.