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A possum's only protection is its sharp claws and teeth, and a loud and angry hiss when cornered. Apart from that, it tries to escape predators by climbing. It is a very agile creature, able to jump and climb, including hanging upside down by its feet as it runs along cables and wires.
A possum also uses camouflage, staying still so that predators cannot easily spot it.
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What do possums build their homes with?
In their habitat, possums depend on trees for shelter and protection from predators. Possums are equipped with sharp claws and prehensile tails for quickly climbing trees to escape from predators. The trees also provide them with food, whether it be nectar, fruit, lerps or insects.
What is a possum called when there is 2?
possums
Are possums blind?
Possums are not blind.
What eats possums?
Possums are eaten by snakes.
Is there possums in possum pie?
There are no possums in possum pie, as true possums are found in Australia and nearby islands, and they are protected in Australia. Possums are not the same as opossums.
Is sugar poisonous to possums?
No. Sugar is not poisonous to possums.
Does possums have scales?
Possums are mammals, and are covered with hair.
Are ringtail possums endangered?
No. Ring-tail possums are not even close to being endangered.
What do you call multiple possums?
There is no particular name for a female possum.
Are possums external or internal?
In their natural state, Australian possums are external dwellers. However, brushtail possums and ringtail possums often shelter in the roof space of suburban houses.
Are possums eaten in Australia?
Possums are not eaten in modern times. In the past, the early settlers ate possums if nothing else was available. Certainly the Australian Aborigines ate possums.
Do possums have predators?
The predators of true possums, which live in Australia, are eagles, hawks, owls and quolls. Foxes, which have been introduced to Australia, are also predators of possums. Possums should not be confused with opossums, which live in North America, and are not related to possums.
