Common Ringtail Possum

The Common Ringtail Possum is an Australian marsupial that has a prehensile tail to help it climb. It has dense fur ranging from grey to reddish-brown, a pointed face and large, black eyes.

Average Weight: 0.5 kg

Average length/height: 20 cm

Food: Herbivore, eats leaves and fruits.

Habitat: Rainforests, woodlands and urban areas in Eastern and Western Australia, southern New Guinea and parts of Queensland.