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Relating to brush possums: Possums can become a pest, going through rubbish bins, damaging fruit trees and eating other produce. If relocated, they can return from around 10km away from their home. Those that don't return often die through stress. Shooting possums therefore solves the problems more humanely and quickly. Other possums: are rarer and don't typically bother humans.
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How many kiwis are killed by possums?
they eat em all up (:
How many possums get killed by 1080 a year in New Zealand?
58
Do possums have predators?
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.
What animals eat brush tailed possums?
Brushtailed possums are common in both rural and suburban areas. In their natural wild habitat, predators are eagles, hawks, owls and quolls. Foxes, which have been introduced to Australia, are also predators of Brushtailed possums. In suburban areas, possums are commonly chased and killed by domestic dogs.
What is a possum called when there is 2?
possums
Are possums blind?
Possums are not blind.
What eats possums?
Possums are eaten by snakes.
Is there possums in possum pie?
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.
Does possums have scales?
Possums are mammals, and are covered with hair.
Is sugar poisonous to possums?
No. Sugar is not poisonous to possums.
Can you kill possums?
Possums are protected native animals in Australia and may not be killed. In New Zealand, where brush-tailed possums are a pest to the environment, they may be killed. The most common poison for possum control is 1080, but it can cause problems for other mammals, and should only be used with great care.
Are ringtail possums endangered?
No. Ring-tail possums are not even close to being endangered.
