Trichosurus vulpecula

Common Brushtail Possum at Belconnen, ACT

Trichosurus vulpecula at Belconnen, ACT - 16 Apr 2022
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Trichosurus vulpecula 17 Apr 2022 DonFletcher
Trichosurus vulpecula 17 Apr 2022 michaelb
Unidentified 16 Apr 2022 JohnGiacon

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Could this be a Ring-tail possum tail?

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DonFletcher wrote:
   16 Apr 2022
Hi JGIACON, It is from a brush tailed possum. The local ring-tailed possums have white ends to their tails and short fur. Sorry CNM is not letting me confirm it for you atm.
JohnGiacon wrote:
   16 Apr 2022
Thanks Don. The bare skin on the underside made me think of Ringtail. Re-looking at it, the Ringtail has a more pointy tail, I think. John

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  • 16 Apr 2022 12:54 PM Recorded on
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