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True possums are native to Australia and surrounding islands (they are quite different to the opossum of North America). Living in such a mild climate, there is no restriction to when they come out. However, they are particularly active during the Spring and Summer months.
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Do possums come out at night or during the day?
Possums are not normally out during the daytime, unless they have been suddenly evicted from their residence, whether through tree felling or work being done insie the roof cavity of a house (another common dwelling place for ringtail and brushtail possums).
What is a possum called when there is 2?
possums
Are possums blind?
Possums are not blind.
Do possums come out in the rain?
Possums (at least the Australian ones introduced to New Zealand, now a major pest) avoid the wet if possible. They look for hollows in trees and dens under logs and secondary growth and stay there when wet. One of the few parts of the country they have not colonised is Fiordland, as it has an extremely high rainfall.
Do both the kangaroo and the possum come out at night?
Yes. Possums and almost all species of kangaroos are nocturnal, meaning they come out at night.
What eats possums?
Possums are eaten by snakes.
Is there possums in possum pie?
There are no possums in possum pie, as true possums are found in Australia and nearby islands, and they are protected in Australia. Possums are not the same as opossums.
What are the names of some animals that come out at night?
Owls, Mice, Raccoons, and Possums are all nocturnal animals.
Does possums have scales?
Possums are mammals, and are covered with hair.
Is sugar poisonous to possums?
No. Sugar is not poisonous to possums.
Are ringtail possums endangered?
No. Ring-tail possums are not even close to being endangered.
Are possums eaten in Australia?
Possums are not eaten in modern times. In the past, the early settlers ate possums if nothing else was available. Certainly the Australian Aborigines ate possums.
