Hanging On - Question Time

1.) What do you think has happened to their nest?

I think their nest was getting too small for them because the baby possums were growing too big. Maybe the nest was also becoming dirty and wet from the rain and mud.

2.) What is the mother possum thinking?

The mother possum is probably thinking "I'm so tired" and worrying about whether her young will be okay.

3.) Which of the baby possums has the best seat and why?

The baby possum who is sitting right in the middle of its mother's back has the best seat, because it is on the flattest part of her back so won't slide off.

4.) Possums have incredible senses. Which of our senses do you think we use the most?

I think we use our sight the most, because most objects humans make rely on colours and shapes.

Sick Sentences

The tired mother possum had small black eyes and brown fur. She went cautiously up the branch, carrying her squealing young.