Most of the weasel family hiss when threatened. The hiss is a low sound lasting for approximately 3 seconds or so, often repeated if the threat does not dissipate. they also offer a scream if the threat intensifies. In mink its a loud high pitched scream, in ferrets and polecats its a barking scream, in stoats and weasels it is a high pitched yelping scream.
possums
Possums make loud hissing sounds and grunting noises when they are afraid, engaged in territorial disputes or in protective mode, defending themselves. They also make an unusual long, punctuated growl.
Possums are not blind.
Possums are eaten by snakes.
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.
No. Kangaroos do not growl.
No. Sugar is not poisonous to possums.
Possums are mammals, and are covered with hair.
Yes, tulips do growl, but their growl is so soft that you can't hear them.
No. Ring-tail possums are not even close to being endangered.
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.
In their natural state, Australian possums are external dwellers. However, brushtail possums and ringtail possums often shelter in the roof space of suburban houses.