POSSUM FACTFILE

Name: Possum

Type of animal: Mammal

Size: 15 to 20 inches

Average weight: 4 to 12 lbs

Lifespan: 5 to 8 years

Diet: Omnivores (eating both plants and animals)

Habitat:

Possums live in forests in:

1. Australia
2. Papua New Guinea
3. Sulawesi
4. New Zealand
5. China

Possoms prefer to stay on tree branches!

Behavioural Characteristics:

1. Possoms tend to live solitary lives
2. They love sleeping
3. Their sense of smell is very good
4. They have a good memory
5. In mating season, males attract females by making a particular sound

Predators:

Due to their meat, skin and fur they are widely hunted.

Predators include:

1. Snakes
2. Owls
3. Hawks