Most pygmy possums are grey. However, the Southwestern Pygmy Possum, also known as the Western Pygmy Possum, is different to its eastern cousins. It is a bright cinnamon colour.
The Eastern pygmy possum is considered "lower risk" in Queensland, with an official status as "Common" and therefore not threatened. However, it has recently been upgraded to "vulnerable" in New...
The pygmy possum's only defence is its claws and teeth, but these would be ineffective on a predator. It tries to escape predators by climbing. It is a very agile creature, able to jump and climb,...
The five pygmy possums are classified as marsupials because they give birth to their young when the young are very undeveloped. The young then attach to their mother's nipple, and suckle there until...