Brush-tailed Possum
Brush-tailed Possum is donated to the Wildlife_Appeal_Group for the wildlife victims of the Victorian Bushfires. All of the proceeds will go to WRAP (Wildlife Rescue And Protection Incorporated) =========================================================
Brush-tailed possums are marsupials, and their young are usually born in May and June after a gestation period of 17 days. The newborn possum finds its way to the mother’s pouch and attaches itself to a teat.
After feeding and growing for about five months in the pouch, the young possum spends another two months clinging to its mother’s back as she moves about. Usually only one young is born at a time, and males do not take part in looking after the young.
By the time they are seven months old, the young possums are independent of their mothers. They are fully grown by about 10 months, and the females will usually start to breed for the first time when they reach 12 months of age.
The brush-tailed possum is the most widely distributed possum in Australia. It can be found in forests and woodlands all along the east coast, and also lives in inland areas along tree-lined rivers and creeks. A nocturnal animal, it is active at night and usually spends the day sleeping.
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cherylc1
aww so cute- all snug and cozy! beautiful capture-fabulous colors and detail-
Virginia McGowan
well that’s better than mine! [my not alive one] ooh he’s gorgeous! fab pioc..they come and snarl under my window at night I missed a fablulous pic a few weeks back so now I take the camera to bed with me….
Robert Elliott
brilliant capture Blossom
Raquel Bourne
Great capture, I have a few running around at home. A mum and bub at the moment run along the deck each night.
Johanna Rutter
awww he is too cute, never saw one so close before!
debsphotos
Very cute possum blossom!!!LOL..fantastic capture!! *-)
Lori Peters
So precious, blossom!! Perfect picture!
Kazzoom IPA
cute but never cuddly lol :)
George Lenz
what a cute guy
Peace Mitchell
Great shot Marilyn!
Andrew S
What a cute capture, very nice Blossom
MickThow
Hi I will try that again it is Australian wildlife. try here
MickThow
Glad to to hear it
(Or See it)
Bev Woodman
Oh so cute until they get into your roof. I will hear a couple run flat out across the verandah within the next 15 minutes. Beautiful photos of this one – they are cute.
pat oubridge
Wonderful wildlife portrait my friend
Kristina K
so so cute, but they can be such a menace, hehe :) k
dougie1
nice one!
Sharon Wormleaton
Awww very cute. Love possums
reflector
A classic capture of an Aussie icon ! Great work !
JuliaWright
So beautfiul and sweet!!
Miri
oh look at his little pink nose!! how cute, & love the expression you’ve captured!
betha
Despite the havoc they can cause, I rather like possoms, they have dear little faces. Nice capture, and well done, as they do not hang around to pose!
Patricia Montg...
FABulous image – good job!
EarthGipsy
Too cute Blossom – wonderful capture!
Joanne Bradley
This is a cute little guy! Amazing capture!
africanbush
cute little chap great shot
Lesley Hill
Such an Aussie image! Just wish my dog would stop barking at the ones in the garden!! =]
Lesley Hill
Sorry hit the wrong thing! Just a stunning capture!
Helene Kippert
So cute – wonderful shot!
SueAnne
I never thought I would say I thought a possum was cute… But this guy sure is
wildlife-appeal
What a beauty Blossom…my heart is almost completely melted with these gorgeous images..what a cutie pie..fantastic…thankyou Blossom.
Cyn
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Marilyn Harris
Featured in Wildlife-Appeal – March 2009
Magee
Such a wonderful shot Marilyn! They have the sweetest little faces!