Story: Introduced animal pests

Possum damage

This forest canopy has been damaged by browsing possums, which were originally introduced to New Zealand from Australia to establish a fur industry.

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Bob Brockie, 'Introduced animal pests - Possums', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/10115/possum-damage (accessed 28 March 2024)

Story by Bob Brockie, published 24 Sep 2007, updated 1 Jul 2015