Kōrero: Possums

Black and grey possums (1 o 2)

Black and grey possums

Black- and grey-furred possums were introduced to New Zealand. Black possums, originally from Tasmania, thrive in areas of wet, tall forest. Grey animals from mainland Australia are more likely to be found in drier, open country.

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Gerard Hutching, 'Possums - Possums in New Zealand', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/photograph/16882/black-and-grey-possums (accessed 29 March 2024)

He kōrero nā Gerard Hutching, i tāngia i te 24 Nov 2008, updated 1 Jul 2015