Golden Possum Trichosurus vulpecula fuliginosus

The Golden Possum is a golden-coloured subspecies of the Common Brush-tailed Possum native to fragmented eucalyptus forests of Tasmania. Some give it full species status.

Like other possums, it is nocturnal and mainly solitary. It is largely arboreal. Diet is mainly vegetarian but will include eggs and even young bird chicks if available.

It is likely that the absence of most natural predators in Tasmania has allowed the possum to retain its conspicuous golden colour.