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Trees provide a possum's needs - food and shelter.
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Are ringtail possums endangered?
No. Ring-tail possums are not even close to being endangered.
Are ringtail raccoons related to ringtail possums?
Not at all. Raccoons and possums are from completely different families. Further, possums are marsupials and raccoons are placental mammals.
Are possums found in Queensland?
Yes. Queensland is home to numerous possums and glider species. Most common atr the Brushtail and Ringtail possums.
Are possums external or internal?
In their natural state, Australian possums are external dwellers. However, brushtail possums and ringtail possums often shelter in the roof space of suburban houses.
What animals eat gum trees?
No animal eats gum trees. Koalas eat gum leaves and flowers, as do Ringtail possums and greater gliders, whilst wombats will sometimes eat the leaves and shoots around the base of very young trees. Possums and gliders will eat nectar-laden flowers, as will many species of parrots and honeyeaters.
What is a eucalyptus tree home for?
Many birds and mammals make their homes in eucalyptus trees. They include koalas, ringtail possums, brushtail possums, sugar gliders, feathertail gliders, kookaburras, cockatoos, galahs, lorikeets, rosellas and magpies, just to name a few.
What types of flowers do possums eat?
Certain types pf Australian possums, especially gliders, like the blossoms of a variety of native trees and plants such as eucalyptus, callistemon (bottle brush), melaleuca and grevillea.
Are ringtail possums harmful to humans?
Ringtail possums pose absolutely no danger to people. Their biggest danger is to other pets, not because they have sharp teeth and claws (as a possum will inevitably come off worse in a confrontation with a cat or dog), but because they are carriers of ticks.
What type of marsupials are ring tailed possums?
Ringtail possums belong to the Order Diprotodontia and the Suborder Phalangeriformes.
What is the diet of the common ringtail possum?
Ring-tail possums are essentially omnivorous, meaning they will eat some types of vegetation, and some proteins. In the wild, they eat young shoots, leaves, flowers, nectar and fruit of a variety of trees and shrubs. They also feed on insects. Ring-tail 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.
What do you call multiple possums?
There is no particular name for a female possum.
Can possums do structural damage to a house like digging a hole in foundation?
Not likely. Possums use their claws for climbing trees and poles, not for digging.
