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The brushtail possum has no natural predators in New Zealand. This is the main factor which has enabled it to spread to almost plague proportions.
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Are brushtail possums native to Australia?
Brush tail possums live in hollow trees and logs. Unfortunately, they also like to inhabit the roof space in houses, and have been known to make themselves at home in fireplaces and even dog kennels.
What religion has spread most rapidly in Asia?
If we take time as a measure of the spread of religion,then since its establishment ,Islam is the religion which spread or still spreading rapidly in Asia followed by Christianity.
When were possums introduced to New Zealand?
The brushtail possum (Trichosurus Vulpecula) was first brought to NZ from Australia in 1837 with the intention of establishing a fur industry. This proved unsuccessful and possums were allowed to spread throughout the country destroying native bush and having a devastating effect on native wildlife. There are estimated 65-70 million possums in New Zealand and possum control is a never-ending and possibly unwinnable battle. Possum is now considered a green fur, that is, a fur that is good for the environment because the animal it comes from is such a destructive pest.
How was the black death spread so rapidly in medievil cities?
People and rats lived in extremely close (and very filthy) conditions, making it easy for the plague to spread rapidly.
Experts predict that a future disease outbreak will spread?
rapidly
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 ringworm grow and spread rapidly if left untreated?
Yes, ringworm can grow and spread rapidly if left untreated. It is a fungal infection that can easily spread to other parts of the body and to other people through direct contact. Prompt treatment is important to prevent further spread and complications.
Will possums be extinct?
Highly unlikely.Many possum species are extremely adaptable, and it can be imagined that they will be one of the last species to ever become extinct. Some varieties are threatened, particularly some of the gliders and the pygmy possums, but other varieties are prolific. The White Possum is one that is believed to have become extinct. It used to live in Queensland's Daintree rainforest, but increasing temperatures seem to have proven too much for it to be able to survive.
Why did Greek culture spread so rapidly across the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea?
it spreded so rapidly because of how the y were fighting across seas and the spread became to get bigger and bigger
Which religion spread rapidly through conquest and intercontinental trade?
ISLAM
What helped new of new technology spread rapidly?
Improvements in communication.
What happens to temp when particles are spread out and move rapidly?
When particles are spread out and moving rapidly, the temperature increases. This is because the kinetic energy of the particles is higher, causing more collisions and leading to an overall increase in thermal energy and temperature.
