Western Pygmy possum

mellowyellow

mellowyellow

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A face anyone could love (Credit: Amanda McLean)

Endemic to Australia, these furry little bundles are found in the bush and arid shrublands of southwestern Western Australia, several regions of South Australia and western Victoria, and Kangaroo Island, favouring places thick with bottlebrushes, banksia, and grevillea. They’re also found in parts of southwestern New South Wales, but their numbers have dwindled to the point where they’re now endangered in the state.
 

Possums are cute. I feed 3 big ones a few times/month. When researching their diet to know what to leave for them, I found out some interesting facts about them (that I posted before)
They can't store any fat, so they have to eat constantly.
They are the only mammal that is immune to snake venom.
They are also immune to Rabies. Scientists think it's due to their low body temperature.
 
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