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NEW ZEALAND POSSUMS
ELEMENTARY
NEW ZEALAND POSSUM KEY FACTS
Name: The Bushtail Possum (Trichosurus Vulpecula)
Origin: Australia Introduced to NZ in 1858
Length: 50cm long Colour: Grey, Brown Weight: 3~4 KG Lifespan: 8~9 years Features
Sharp ClawBushy TailPouch similar to Kangaroo
NEW ZEALAND POSSUM HABITAT
Nocturnal- feed at night and active at night
Dislike Rain Forest Under the house
ENVIRONMENT IMPACT AND THREATS
Fast growing population
Current estimated population70 million
Food8 million tonnes vegetation annually
ENVIRONMENT IMPACT AND THREATS
New Zealand Native FlowersPohutukawa Tree (New Zealand Christmas
Tree) Fruit
Kaikomako Berries
Birds and Small AnimalsKiwi BirdsBats and Nests
PEST CONTROL
TrapsCan Protect small animals and birds
Poisons
Fur Product
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