Possums live in tree hollows or roof cavities in suburban houses. They feed on nectar, tender leaves and shoots, fruits and some feed on insects. They are nocturnal creatures, and usually arboreal, meaning they spend most of their time in trees (except for those which live in roof cavities).
True possums, which are those found in Australia and some surrounding islands, will not kill multiple chicks. Possums are quite different to the opossums of North America, and it is possible that some opossums may behave in this way.
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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.
Possums are mammals, and are covered with hair.
No. Sugar is not poisonous to possums.
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.
There is no particular name for a female possum.
The predators of true possums, which live in Australia, are eagles, hawks, owls and quolls. Foxes, which have been introduced to Australia, are also predators of possums. Possums should not be confused with opossums, which live in North America, and are not related to possums.