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True possums - those that are found in Australia and nearby islands - are divided into three families. These families are: the ringtail possums and gliders (Family Petauridae); the brushtail possums and cuscuses (Family Phalangeridae) and the pygmy possums and feathertail glider (Family Burramyidae).
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Are possums and rats from the same family?
No. Possums are marsupials, and not even placental mammals like raccoons and rats.Raccoons are not in the rat family, which is of the order rodentia. Raccoons belong to the family known as carnivora.
Are possums and koala a family?
No. Possums and koalas are both mammals and marsupials, but they are not in the same family.True possums - those that are found in Australia and nearby islands - are divided into three families. These families are: the ringtail possums and gliders (Family Petauridae); the brushtail possums and cuscuses (Family Phalangeridae) and the pygmy possums and feathertail glider (Family Burramyidae).Koalas are from the family Phascolarctidae.
What family is the hamster in?
No...its not
What do you call multiple possums?
There is no particular name for a female possum.
Why rats are considered rodent?
They are considered a rodent because you are a weirdo
Which family is the hamster in?
It is in the rodent family.
What do you call a possum's nest?
Possums do not have nests. They shelter in hollows within trees, and in other enclosed spaces such as roof cavities and chimneys. It should be noted that possums are not the same as the opossums of North America, even though both are marsupials. Some sources may report that an opossum's nest is called a "drey". This term applies to squirrels, which are members of the rodent family, not opossums (or even possums).
Are Meerkats in the rodent family?
NO, they are part of the mongoose family...
What family does the mouse belongs to?
it belongs to the rodent family
What is the largest family of animals?
Largest family of animals- TIGERSAnswer:The largest family of animals would be the "Rodent Family".Rodent means Gnawing Animal.The largest population in the rodent family is the brown rat or common rat making it the most flourishing mammal after humans.
What family does a red squirrel belong to?
Squirrels belong to a large family called the Sciuridae.
Are koalas part of the rodent family?
no!
