Possum by Timothy F. Mrs.Zoanetti

Appearance Silver, Gray, Silver-Gray, Brown, Dark Red, Black, Gold. Long Tail, Fur, Females have babies in a pouch or on their back.

Habitat Bush lands Rain Forests

Where the Possum Lives? New Zealand China New Guinea Sulawesi Archipelago Eastern Australia Northern Australia

Food Leaves Flowers Fruit Insects Seeds Bird Eggs

Predators Foxes Cats Dogs Birds Snakes Dingoes Tasmanian Devils

Keeps it Safe It pretends to be dead (Motionless) and enemies walk away.

How babies are born The same way humans are born. First, in the pouch. Next, on the back. Last, They are old enough to leave their parents.

Interesting Facts Fur sellers used to sell their fur for money. The are different from Opossums. The Possum is endangered. But, the Possum is protected now. In Australia the Possum is a pest! They are mammals. The Possums sometimes sneak into people’s garbage.

Resources Marsupials, Nic Bishop, Koalas and Other Marsupials, Bobbie Kalman, Australian Animals, Caroline Arnold, 2000.