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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

How does bubblegum flavor affect gums weight?

Bubblegum flavor itself does not have any direct effect on gum's weight. The weight of chewing gum depends on its ingredients, primarily the gum base, sweeteners, and any additional ingredients like flavoring agents. Bubblegum flavor is just a mixture of artificial or natural flavorings (like esters, vanilla, and fruity notes) and doesn’t contribute significantly to the gum's weight.

If you were asking about how chewing gum might affect body weight, it has minimal direct impact. Chewing sugar-free gum can slightly increase calorie expenditure due to the act of chewing but not enough to significantly influence weight loss or gain. Additionally, sugar-containing gums might add a few extra calories if consumed frequently.

Can opossums drown while playing possum?

Opossums very probably would drown while playing possum. The O'possum clan are the Irish branch of the Possum family and like most Irish cannot swim (the water in Ireland is far too cold to ever learn).

Seriously, these marsupials don't play possum unless the opossum is in imminent danger; then they play dead very realistically until the predator gives up and goes away. This is a survival characteristic of the Virginia opossum, and to the best of my knowledge they don't do it in water. If they did, they would undoubtedly drown.

Australian possums don't play dead; they just run away, instinctively heading upwards where the means, such as a tree, is available.

If a possum plays dead is that a learned or behavioral adaptation?

Playing dead is considered a behavioral adaptation in possums. It is a defense mechanism triggered by stress or fear, allowing the possum to appear unappealing to predators. This behavior is innate rather than learned.

What was the first animal to ever go extinct because of global warming?

The white possum. This creature was the first animal to go extinct because of global warming. Its extinction was caused by the heat wave of global warming bringing temperatures higher than the possums could cope with.

What are the ecosystems in which possums live?

True possums - those found in Australia and islands of the South Pacific - can live in a range of ecosystems. They include the following:

Alpine regions, which is where the Mountain Pygmy Possum is found

Bushland and woodland ecosystems, a common habitat of ringtail possums and brush tail possums

Rainforests, where numerous glider species are found

Is a possum a herbivore or carnivore?

Most species of possums in Australia are omnivores, meaning they eat both plant and animal matter.

Possums commonly eat fruit (making them partly frugivorous), grains and seeds (granivorous), plant shoots and nectar. They have also been known to eat insects (meaning they are also insectivorous), small lizards, birds' eggs and sometimes even tiny chicks. Brush-tailed possums in New Zealand, to which they have been introduced, have even been seen to eat whole birds.

Possums' teeth are not the shape of a standard herbivore or carnivore, but have the specialised shape of an omnivore, which allow them to grasp, cut, slice and grind.

How do you determine the probability that four marksmen will all hit a target if each marksman usually hits the target 80 percent of the time?

You would multiply the probabilities. The probability the first marksmen hits the target x the probability the second marksmen hits the target x the probability the third marksmen hits the target x the probability the fourth marksmen hits the target. So you take .80 x .80 x .80 x .80 = .4096 or about 41%. So if they all fire at the target with each having an 80% probability of hitting, there will be about a 41% chance they will all hit. If you actually think about this question, though, you would be wise to hesitate about the answer. What causes marksmen to miss? In general it would be many things, often acting in combination: trembling of the hands, distractions, shifts of the wind, variations in the ammunition being fired, and so on. If all four marksmen are shooting simultaneously, or nearly so, then some of these causes will be acting in the same way on all four. These would include the wind and the environmental distractions, for instance. It's therefore conceivable that when one marksman misses, so will all the others, and (usually) when one marksman hits the target, the others will be able to as well. In this situation the probability that four marksmen will all hit the target will be close to 80%, not 41%. The question itself couches some ambiguities. For instance, at a tournament of 100 marksmen, the probability that some four will all hit their target is likely close to 100%. (Problems like this in interpreting the intended meaning of probability questions go all the way back to the very first book on probability by Christian Huygens in 1657. There was argument among very good mathematicians for a long time about the answer to one of his problems because it had three distinct interpretations.)

Is it true that the average cockroach passes gas every 15 seconds?

No it's every 15 minutes, and I'd hate to be the one behind those big suckers timing the flatulence! OTHER FACTS: Hissing cockroaches are the largest and are harmless (do not bite) but use just the hissing as their only protection. Cockroaches can run up to 3 miles per hour. Roaches can live without food for one month, but will only survive a week without water. Crushed cockroaches can be applied to a sting wound to relieve pain. A cockroach can live for a week without it's head. The roach dies because it can't take in water. Cockroaches pass gas every 15 mins. A cockroach's blood is white. The world's largest roach (from South America) is 6 " long and has a one-foot wingspan. Cockroaches can hold their breath for 40 minutes. Roaches live an average of 2 - 5 years. Roaches that have just shed their skin are white. A female usually gets pregnant only once and she will stay that way for the rest of her life.

What is the scientific name for the mountain pygmy owl?

The scientific name for the mountain pygmy owl is Glaucidium gnoma. It is a small owl species found in North and Central America, known for its round face and distinctive call.

What is the scientific name for a greater glider?

The scientific name for the sugar glider is Petaurus breviceps The sugar glider is a small mammal, specifically a marsupial. Order: Diprodontia Family: Petauridae Genus Species: Petaurus (springboard used by acrobats) breviceps (short)

What is the scientific name for Brushtail Possums?

There are several subspecies of brushtail possums, and all have the scientific name of Trichosurus. They are as follows:

  • Northern Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus arnhemensis
  • Coppery Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus johnstonii
  • Common Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus vulpecula

There appears to be some overlapping of two subspecies, Short-eared Possum (Trichosurus caninus) and Mountain Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus cunninghami).

The scientific names of both are often commonly applied to the Mountain Brushtail possum.

When was Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats created?

The Old Gumbie Cat (Jennyanydots)

Growltiger

Rum tum tugger

Mungojerrie and Rumpleteaser

Old Deutoronomy

Rumpus Cat (Pekes and the Pollicles)

Mr Mistoffoles

Macavity

Gus the theatre cat (Asparagus)

Bustopher Jones

Skimbleshanks

Cat Morgan (1952 edition)

The other poems that don't introduce cats are the naming of cats, the aweful battle of the pekes and the pollicles and the intervention of the great rumpus cat and the addressing of cats. Cat morgan does not appear in the musical and growltiger and pekes and the pollicles only appear in some productions.

Can you feed a possum regular milk?

The best thing for a kitten who is without a nursing Queen is KMR, a kitten formula that is mixed with warm water. Where on earth are you getting possum milk?!

How clever are possums?

They watch cats using the house door's cat flap, then use it for their own uses with the house eg eating the cat's biscuits and stealing fruit from the fruit bowl.

What type of marsupials are ring tailed possums?

Ringtail possums belong to the Order Diprotodontia and the Suborder Phalangeriformes.

Is there any pictures of a mountain pygmy possum?

A distribution map for the Mountain Pygmy Possum of Australia can be found at the related link below.

What is the diet of a possum?

There are people who are licensed to take care of abandoned animal babies. Contact one in your area. Are these Org. listed somewhere, by Areacodes or Zipcodes, so when and if you have an emergency you can find the nearest one that can help with the type of animal that you may have found? If so, that would be really helpful. If anybody knows anything about a listing, or a number that could get you in touch with someone who could help, please add to this info. Thanks

Can opossums have rabies in Wisconsin?

There are no possums in Ohio. 'Possum is the colloquial term for the opossum, which is quite unrelated to true possums.

Most possum species are found only in Australia or neighbouring New Zealand, where it has been introduced. Australia does not have rabies, so therefore it is quite safe to say that thes possums do not have rabies.

Opossums can be another matter. Whilst it is believed that any warm blooded mammal can get rabies, opossums' body temperatures are generally too low to harbour rabies. It would be extremely rare to see this, but there has been at least one documented case of a rabid possum.

What are all the different types of sugar gliders?

Different types of gliders (as in the small gliding marsupials) include:

  • mahogany glider
  • feathertail glider
  • yellow-bellied glider
  • greater glider
  • squirrel glider
  • sugar glider

What kind of milk will substitute possum milk?

Definitely not cows milk. Crush high protein cat food or dried mill worms, dilute in water to consistency of thick soup, and give in eye dropper.

Is the ringtail possum a solitary animal?

There are several species of ringtail possum. The Common ringtail possum is, as its name suggests, very common. It can be found in both bushland and in suburbia.

What does stir the possum mean?

incite, cause trouble, dissent, to raise controversial issues, create a disturbance.

How do i get rid of possum problem?

here are some ways: 1.put a fence over ur lawn with a top 2. keep dogs outs there 3.keep cats out there 4.put bug spray,weedkiller and lawn waters on ur lawn all at the same timeput the sprayers on