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Cats and possums are reasonably evenly matched in their ability to fight and defend themselves against the other.
It is highly unlikely a cat would eat a possum, but it might try eating a possum joey. In Australia, possums are at much greater risk from dogs than they are from cats.
It is possible, though not likely, that the possum might kill the cat, especially if it is an indoor cat. True possums - those native to Australia - are shy creatures that would rather run from a fight than confront a cat, but they could certainly lash out in self-defence. (Possums are not the same as opossums of North America.)
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Do cats eat rabbit?
A cats natural instinct is to hunt and therefore, the answer is yes. The cat will eat the rabbit. However, there have been some cases where a cat that has been raised around rabbits will not attack one. If your cat is not familiar with rabbits I would not bring one around him/her.
What is bigger squirrel or possum?
small, bigger than a hampster but smaller than a cat same size as rat
What does cat it eat?
Cat eat mostly meat & also fish.
Do cat eat lorikeet?
Cats are genetically wired to attack any prey that they happen to notice. This includes fish, small rodents, and birds, including lorikeets. If they catch them, they will kill them, and may eat them.
Will a bob cat attack humans?
YES.
What would eat a snakehead?
possum, raccoon, coyote, dog, cat
What can eat a calico cat?
I think a possum, a rat , a dog , another cat, or someone could`ve shot it
What animal in Vegas Nevada could eat a rubber hose?
Skunk, possum, coyote, dog, cat, raccoon.
How do possums interact with cats?
Cats, being the curious creatures they are, will be cautious but inquisitive. We have possums come to the back porch regularly to eat the cat food we have out. Our older cats won't give them a second look, kinda "I'm ok, your ok" attitude. Our younger felines will want to sniff them, where the possum will get them a warning hiss and that's is about it. The cat will retreat position and continue to watch. All in all, they get along fine, each having their own "space", as it were. I would seriously doubt a cat would attack a possum unless the cat was ferel and the possum very young. And the misunderstood possum would never attack anything, unless trapped, provoked, or seriously threatened. Do not fear a possum as they are very docile and will escape any situation if given a way out. Their hiss and showing of teeth is a bluff, that works very well. And possums 99.99% do not carry rabies, their body temp is to low to be a host for the virus and they are mammals. Nice to know if your cat or someone does happen to get a bite. (highly unlikely I would imagine)
Why does your cat attack when you eat black liquorice?
Maybe the cat wants attention or wants the liqourice.
Do red possums attack greg possums?
No. Whilst "Greg Possum" might be the name of a person, it is not another species of possum. Possums do not, as a rule, attack people.
I have a Cat that looks like a possum What is it called?
Probably, a norwiegian forest cat.
What is the purpose of possums?
To make other little possums, eat everything, make possum grease for Arthritis, and possum pie.
Do cats eat cat-eyed snakes?
A cat-eyed snake is also a venomous snake, a cat would not attack a snake venomous snake. In fact a venomous snake could eat a fully grown cat.
How much does a common possum eat?
no
what do you call cat going to attack you?
cat on attack
What happens if you eat a possum?
you get less hungry
