Brush-tailed Possum Trichosurus vulpecula

Common Brush-tailed Possum
Common Brush-tailed Possum
The Common Brush-tailed Possum has four subspecies native to different regions of Australia, mostly in the eastern side but also north, central, southwest and Tasmania.
Common Brush-tailed Possum Males usually have rust-coloured shoulders.
Common Brush-tailed Possum "I want some of his apple."
Common Brush-tailed Possum
Like other possums, it is nocturnal and mainly solitary. It is also partly arboreal. Diet is mainly vegetarian but will include eggs, insects and even young bird chicks if available.
Common Brush-tailed Possum "I'm going to get some of his apple."
Common Brush-tailed Possum "OK. I'll share it."
Common Brush-tailed Possum Sharing is not always one way. (Baby is at the back.)
Previously trapped for fur in its native Australia, it was introduced to New Zealand where it has become an agricultural and wildlife pest.
Eat your greens "Eat your greens, child."
baby Common Brush-tailed Possum The baby
baby Common Brush-tailed Possum The baby
Like other possums, it is a marsupial (mother carries young in a pouch on her belly).
Common Brush-tailed Possum Russet brown coat
Brush-tailed Possum brush tail The brush tail
Brush-tailed Possum tail Mother's brush tail
Depending on region, sizes vary and coat colour can be russet brown, silver grey, black or gold. The tail has a bare underside and is partly prehensile (the tip).
Grey line