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It depends on the species.
The largest possum species of all is the cuscus, the males of which may have a body length of 60cm and a weight of 6kg.
The largest species of common possum, the brushtail possum, has a body length of about 55cm, and a tail length of some 40cm. Males can weigh up to 3.5 kg.
On the other hand, an adult male mountain pygmy possum weighs only about 45 grams and easily fits into a human adult's hand.
Note that possums are not the same as opossums.
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How big can the pygmy possum grow?
2 inches
What is the name of a large grey animal with a P?
Possum
Who is madeleine when you say it in a Tennessee accent?
Madeleine is a Texas cowgirl with a horse named travis which she rides everyday to go hunting for POSSUM! She eats way to many possum and produces a lot of gas! (watch out for her possum gas) she likes to go fishing for fish too! She eats more possum than a hungry possum eating bear! Gosh darn that's lots of possum. Stop eating possum Madeleine!
How did Possum Grape Arkansas get its name?
Possum grapes grow wild in the area, such is where the name came from. Possum grapes are fruit similar to muscadines, wild plums, dewberries, etc. It is commonly made into jellies and wines.
What are the names of some animals that live in Texas?
Armadillos, possum, coyotes, blue jays
Where do they grow cotton in Texas?
In south Texas! (:
Why do possum have large eyes?
Possums have big eyes because they are nocturnal and it helps them see in the dark.
What large rodent looks like a beaver but has a tail like a possum in San Antonio?
nutria
Which Australian animals begin with the letter P?
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What is Georgia's state possum?
Georgia's state possum is the POGO possum
Can you grow zucchini in Texas?
Zucchini grows very well in north Texas, but can grow in the the south as well.
When is the off season for visiting Possum Kingdom Lake?
The off season for visiting Possum Kingdom Lake in Texas is winter. The site is oriented towards camping and other outdoor activities so few people go during winter.
