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Possums do not kill native trees in Australia, but they are destructive to the native forests in New Zealand, where they have been introduced.
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What kind of species is a possum?
A possum is a marsupial. It is a tree-dwelling (arboreal) animal, native to Australia.
Is the possum a native animal of new zealand?
No. The possum is a native of Australia.
What group of animals is the leadbeater's possum in?
The Leadbeater's possum is a native marsupial of Australia.
Would a possum kill a puriri tree?
Puriri are not high on the list of Possum's preferred food. They will eat the flowers and possibly the fruit but don't tend to eat the leaves. Of more concern is the lack of Kereru which spread the seeds.
Does possum start with an O or a P?
Possum starts with a 'P'. It is a quite different animal to an opossum, as the possum is native to Australia, New Guinea and parts of Indonesia, whilst the opossum is native to North America.
What is another name for the Australian honey possum?
In its native Australia, the honey possum is called the "noolbenger".
What is an Australian tree climbing animal?
Australian tree climbing animals include:KoalaTree kangarooQuollPhascogaleTuanPossum, e.g. Ringtail possum, Brushtail possum, Honey possum, Leadbeater's possum, Pygmy possum, etcQuollPhascogaleSugar gliderFeathertail gliderSquirrel gliderGreater gliderMahogany gliderYellow-bellied gliderCuscusEven the reptile known as the goanna, is a tree climbing animal. Many species of snakes also climb trees.
What are brush tail possum dangers?
They can not kill you
Who would win in a fight between possum and a shunk?
A skunk because it would kill the possum with its stink.
Is Australian honey possum called a tait?
Yes and no. Australians do not know the honey possum by the name of "tait".In its native habitat of Australia, the honey possum is called the "noolbenger".
Can a possum drag a squirrel out of his tree home and kill him?
No. True possums live in Australia. Squirrels do not. Possums do not eat squirrels. The American opossum also does not eat squirrels.
How can you make a possum move from living in a backyard tree?
First, build a house of wood or something like that and put a hole for the door you will be needing this. Then take it outside to the tree that has the possum in it and place it in the tree. Now that you have placed it in the tree all you have to do is every now and then look in the tree to see if the possum has moved in to the house. When it has, get a piece of cardboard big enough to cover the hole. Now slowly cover up the hole with that piece of cardboard and sticky tape it on. Now go for a walk ( Bring some scissors or a sharp knife ( not to kill it ) and find a nice tree. Then place it in that tree. Now all you have to do is cut the cardboard and take the cardboard off .
