The common brushtail possum has large and pointed ears. source
The common brushtail possum has large and pointed ears.
The common brushtail possum has a bushy tail (hence its name) that is adapted to grasping branches. source
The common brushtail possum has a bushy tail (hence its name) that is adapted to grasping branches.
The common brushtail possum forefeet have sharp claws and the first toe of each hind foot is clawless but has a strong grasp. source
The common brushtail possum forefeet have sharp claws and the first toe of each hind foot is clawless but has a strong grasp.
The possum grooms itself with the third and fourth toes which are fused together. source
The possum grooms itself with the third and fourth toes which are fused together.
The common brushtail possum has a head and body length of 32–58 cm[5] with a tail length of 24–40 cm. source
The common brushtail possum has a head and body length of 32–58 cm[5] with a tail length of 24–40 cm.
The common brushtail possum weighs 1.2-4.5 kg. source
The common brushtail possum weighs 1.2-4.5 kg.
Males common brushtail possum are generally larger than females. source
Males common brushtail possum are generally larger than females.
The common brushtail possum is perhaps the most widespread marsupial of Australia. source
The common brushtail possum is perhaps the most widespread marsupial of Australia.
The common brushtail possum is found throughout the eastern and northern parts of the continent. source
The common brushtail possum is found throughout the eastern and northern parts of the continent.
In New Zealand, The common brushtail possum are threatened only by humans and cats. source
In New Zealand, The common brushtail possum are threatened only by humans and cats.
The common brushtail possum can adapt to numerous kinds of vegetation. source
The common brushtail possum can adapt to numerous kinds of vegetation.
The common brushtail possum is largely arboreal and nocturnal. source
The common brushtail possum is largely arboreal and nocturnal.
The common brushtail possum has a mostly solitary lifestyle, and individuals keep their distance with scent markings (urinating) and vocalisations. source
The common brushtail possum has a mostly solitary lifestyle, and individuals keep their distance with scent markings (urinating) and vocalisations.
The common Brushtail possums compete with each other and other animals for den spaces and this contributes to their mortality. source
The common Brushtail possums compete with each other and other animals for den spaces and this contributes to their mortality.
The common brushtail possum can breed at any time of the year. source
The common brushtail possum can breed at any time of the year.
The common brushtail possum has been known to eat small mammals such as rats. source
The common brushtail possum has been known to eat small mammals such as rats.
The common brushtail possum Lifespan may be up to 13 years in the wild. source
The common brushtail possum Lifespan may be up to 13 years in the wild.