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Possums are essentially herbivorous and insectivorous, meaning they will 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. They do not eat fish.
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.
They tend to scavenge and have been known to eat pet foods.
Note: Possums are quite different animals from the 'opossums' of North America.
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What fruit do possums eat?
Possums eat all types of fruit.
Will possums eat small live fish?
No. Possums do not eat fish.
Do possums eat apples?
Yes, possums (which are not the same as opossums) do eat apples.
What Tasmanian devil mammals and possums eat?
Tasmanian devils eat possums
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 rhubarb leaves?
True possums (those found in Australia and nearby islands) do not eat rhubarb leaves.
Do possums eat pears?
Possums are expert climbers, and can use their prehensile tail quite well. They will readily eat pears.
Do dogs eat possums?
No. Not at all. The only meat they eat are insects, but they prefer vegetation and fruits.
Do possums eat cantaloupe?
Yes. Possums will normally eat small avocados, I have two avocado trees in my backyard; and I can see the small avocados dissapearing from the trees. I have also seen possums at night at the driveway of my house. My yard-keeper showed me a path in the lawn by the fence where they walk at night; he agrees that the possums are the ones eating the small avocados.
Can possums eat carrots?
Yes
Do rabbits eat pygmy possums?
No
