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Possums
Not to be confused with the opossum that is found in North America and often called possum, the possum is native to Australia, New Guinea, and Sulawesi, and has been introduced in New Zealand and southern China. Nocturnal and omnivorous, they hide in their nests during the day and come out at night to forage for food. With 25 species of these medium-sized arboreal marsupials, there is plenty to do and learn in this category.
591 Questions
Which animal makes its home in tree by using leaves and sticks hedgehog or possum?
Neither.
Hedgehogs dig dens underground.
Possums (that is, true possums, which live in Australia) live in trees but they do not use leaves and sticks to make their home.
Is it legal to have a possum as a pet in california?
No. It is considered a wild animal and not native to CA.
Yes. But not straight away - Only when they get used to you hand feeding them for a while and build so much trust that when they come visit you they don't get scared at any random time and for this to all happen you need to be really slow, patient, friendly and gentle. Otherwise they may get scared and run off or scratch you with their claws or bite you! They're great little things when you both get used to each other though.
How many offsprings are produced at one time as possums?
Possums generally give birth to just a single joey (baby possum) at a time.
If this animal is threatening any farm animals-like chickens, then it is legal to shoot them. If you are just out to shoot something for fun then no, it is illegal to shoot them.(in some states it is legal) Check your local state hunting guidelines.
How are baby ringtail possums born?
Like other marsupials, ringtail possum joeys are born live but very undeveloped, after a short gestation period. Despite being blind, hairless and helpless, they are able to crawl to the mother's pouch where they latch onto a teat, remaining in the pouch for several month.
The mother turfs the young joeys out at a certain age. Often the younger possum will continue to share the same territory for awhile.
How would you nurse a baby possum?
If you have found an orphaned baby possum, it is imperative that you contact your local council or a vet for the name of a registered, accredited wildlife carer. If you do not know what you are doing, the animal stands virtually no chance of survival.
Do possums eat green tomatoes?
Possums are unlikeky to eat green tomatoes. They like ripe, sweet fruits.
Where can bush tail possums be found?
There is no such creature as a "Bush tail possum".
The Brushtail possum is native to Australia, where it happily occupies bushland across all the states and territories, and also suburban areas, often taking up residence in the roof space of houses.
The Brushtail possum has been introduced to New Zealand, where it has caused an ecological disaster in that country.
What if a possum bites a German Shepherd?
First of all its GERMAN SHEPHERD, not "Shepard". Second of all, if your dog is not current on his/her rabies (which, why in the world would he/she not be) then you should get this dog to the veterinary IMMEDIATELY to be checked out.
What does it mean if someone leaves a dead possum head at your door?
They are a cat or someone does not like you.
Yes, the possums live in my attic and fleas fall from the vents and cracks because of them.
SiT down with leaves strawberrys and apples at about 10:00pm that's sure to do it just shoo away rats and mice
Where does the pygmy possum live?
Mountain Pygmy possums live in the tops of mountains in the Victorian Alps. They can also be found in Mt kosiosko and in Papa New Guinea
Is it possible to induce miscarriage by straining to pass gas?
No! You'd really hurt yourself before it even came close to affecting your baby - even if it were possible!
No. True possums (those that are native to Australia) do not currently carry diseases which are transmissible to humans.
The only disease a person is likely to get if bitten by a possum is tetanus from an untreated wound. Some believe that possums carry rabies, but no rabies is present in either Australia or New Zealand. However, New Zealand possums are subject to a form of bovine tuberculosis which has so far been shown to be transmissible between cattle, possums and ferrets. This form of TB has not been found in Australian possums, and has not been shown to be transmissible to humans.
In North America, however, it is a different situation. The body temperature of an opossum is generally too low to harbour the virus: it is possible, although highly unlikely, for an opossum to carry the rabies virus. There is at least one documented case of a rabid opossum biting a child.
There is no such thing as a merino possum. However, "possum merino yarn" is a blend of possum fur and fine Merino wool, made in New zealand, where the possum is an introduced pest.
