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How much fur does a ring tailed possums have?
a lot of fur
Apart from food what else were possums hunted for?
Possums have been hunted for their fur. They were originally introduced to New Zealand from Australia for the fur trade.
Does possums have scales?
Possums are mammals, and are covered with hair.
What covers a possum?
Possums have a covering of fur.
What are possums hunted for?
Possums are hunted for their miraculusly soft fur that is used for hats in the wilderness. It is very valuable.
What coats do possums have?
Possums have fur coats in various shades of grey, with some species tending to brown.
Why did the Australians put the possums on New Zealand?
It is not so much that Australians took possums to New Zealand, but rather than New Zealand people brought them from Australia for the purpose of starting the fur trade there. Possums were seen as a ready source of fur, food and fibre.
Is fur the same as hair?
Fur is the hair of animals,hair is our hair.
Can possums pass ticks or fleas to a human?
Yes, any animal with fur can.
How many possums are in New Zealand?
There are believed to be about 66 million possums (specifically, Common Brushtail Possums) in New Zealand. They were originally introduced from neighbouring Australia for their fur, but have now become a severe environmental pest.
Does a Yorkie have hair or fur?
A Yorkie has hair, not fur.
What is meant by the coverings of mammals?
Most mammals have fur or hair .
