What is a possum?
Q: What is a possum?
A: A possum is an Australasian marsupial that is part of the suborder Phalangeriformes.
Q: How many species of possums are alive today?
A: There are about 69 species of possums alive today.
Q: Where are possums native to?
A: Possums are native to Australia and are protected there.
Q: What is the diet of possums?
A: Possums eat the leaves of trees, insects, berries, and bird's eggs.
Q: When were the first possums brought to New Zealand?
A: The first possums were brought to New Zealand in 1837 from Australia.
Q: Why are possums considered pest in New Zealand?
A: Possums have no natural enemies in New Zealand, so their numbers have increased, and they have done a lot of damage to the native plants, animals, and birds.
Q: Are possums nocturnal?
A: Yes, possums are nocturnal and at least partly arboreal.
