Possums

Australian possums.

QLD Dept of Environment and Heritage Protection

Even in the middle of the biggest cities, somewhere not too far away, there will be a possum. Ringtail or brushtail, possums are among the most versatile and adaptable of Australia’s marsupials; living much of their lives over our heads in the suburbs, and even under our roofs. At night they emerge from their dens and dreys and crisscross their suburban territories in search of food—over rooftops, through treetops, and along powerlines and fences—avoiding the ground where they risk dog attack or being hit by a car. While possums are usually wary of people and do us little harm, they can make nuisances of themselves by eating fruit and flowers from our gardens and, in the case of the brushtail possum, by taking up residence in the ceiling space of our homes. By taking a few simple steps, like possum proofing your home (and even providing a nest box), brushtail possums can become a harmless, welcome sight; and living proof that people and wildlife can be good neighbours.

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