Possums
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Discussion
DonFletcher
wrote:
31 Mar 2025
Hi Cedric, 4 molars and the inward projecting 'shelf' on the lower jaw say it is not a rodent but a marsupial. Dental features tell that is a BTP.
Trichosurus vulpecula
Jennybach
wrote:
15 Mar 2025
Thank you @DonFletcher . I will check that out and let the photographer know too. We were both wondering.
Pseudocheirus peregrinus
DonFletcher
wrote:
15 Mar 2025
Hi @Jennybach, if you ask Professor Google they can show you artificial 'dreys' made from things like fern hanging baskets, which this species will inhabit.
Pseudocheirus peregrinus
DonFletcher
wrote:
24 Feb 2025
@courtneyb, I just spotted the animal in the photo, just left of the centre point. I will confirm
Phalangeridae (family)
DonFletcher
wrote:
24 Feb 2025
Hi @courtneyb, Is the animal that brown blob in the top right corner? If so, and if you tell me you were quite sure this was a Brush Tailed Possum, not a Koala, Ring Tailed Possum, Greater Glider nor Yellow Bellied Glider, and give your reason, I will confirm it.
Phalangeridae (family)
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