Possum

Possum
Kingdom
  Animal
Class
  Mammal
Suborder
  Possum

 
Status
  Varies by Species
Added by
  JindoJeff - cheetah
Date Updated
  Sat Jan 3 14:51:46 2015
Image Credit
  File:Trichosurus_vulpecula_1.jpg
Image Comment
  Common brushtail possum
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Possum Facts & Trivia for kids

  • Possums are aboreal (tree dwelling) animals.
  • Possums are marsupials.
  • Possums are native to Australia, New Guinea and Sulawesi.
  • There are about 70 species of Possum.
  • Possums are not related to Opossums, but they are named after them because of the resemblance.
  • Possums are usually nocturnal.

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