Where have I seen a new possum form? Spacifically for New Zeland opossum. I think I saw it in Breaktrough, but I can't find it in any catalog.
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Same as the Australian possum, possibly a bit bigger :-)
Try McKenzie: forms, MNZP & AZP-7
Thanks, I guess I didn't look under Australian opossum. I knew I saw it somewhere. Thanks again.
The Australian brush tailed possum was introduced into New Zealand in 1837 to establish a fur trade. These cute furry marsupials ravage the bush — it has been estimated they chew up seven million tonnes of vegetation a year. Possums thrive in the New Zealand environment because they have no natural predators, and the native vegetation is so lush. Because the conditions are so favourable, they often breed twice in one year.
Possums are native to Australia and are protected there. Possums are not a problem in Australia. Many trees in Australia have possum defenses such as spines, prickles or poisonous leaves. In New Zealand possums have no natural enemies. That is why possum numbers increased so fast. The possum is not protected in New Zealand, it is a pest.
Just some info :)
Wolfie