Australian Possum
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There are about 70 species of possum that are native to Australia, They are medium sized marsupials that usually forage for food at night and sleep in trees. Some species have adapted well to living in cities and often scavenge from left-over food. Their name derives from the opossums of the Americas, due to their similar appearance..
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