A ringtail possum is a native marsupial of Australia (although other sub-species may be found in Indonesia and New Guinea). Unrelated to opossums, the ringtail possum is primarily red-brown in...
Ringtail possums pose absolutely no danger to people.Their biggest danger is to other pets, not because they have sharp teeth and claws (as a possum will inevitably come off worse in a confrontation...
Ringtail Possums are herbivores. They feed on fruits and flowers, as well as the leaves of both native and introduced plants. They are one of the few species able to survive on eucalyptus leaves...
Behavioural adaptations of a ringtail possum include: They nest in hollows in trees, enabling them to stay clear of predators When habitat is cleared, they adapt quickly and easily, moving into the...
The ringtail possum is found along the entire eastern coast of the Australian mainland, throughout Tasmania and in the south western corner of Western Australia. It lives in rainforest, open and...