Ringtail Possum Behavior: Curious & Friendly Baby!

When it comes to behavior, ringtail possums are known for their agility and climbing skills. They have grasping hands and feet, which allow them to move easily through the trees. They are also good at communicating with each other through a variety of vocalizations and scent markings.

🦔🌿 Top 10 Common Ringtail Possum Facts! 🦜✨

The Common Ringtail Possum (Pseudocheirus peregrinus) is one of Australia's most adorable and fascinating marsupials. Here are 10 fun facts about these nocturnal cuties!

1️⃣ They Have a Prehensile Tail – Their long, curled tail acts like a fifth limb, helping them grip branches as they climb. 🌀🌿
2️⃣ They Live in Family Groups – Unlike brushtail possums, ringtails are more social and often live in small family units. ❤️
3️⃣ They Build Cozy Nests – Called dreys, these nests are made from twigs, leaves, and bark, hidden in trees and shrubs. 🏡🌿
4️⃣ Nocturnal Explorers – They come out at night to forage, using their big eyes and sharp senses to navigate the dark. 🌙👀
5️⃣ Herbivorous Diet – They feed on leaves, flowers, nectar, and fruit, but their favorite snack is eucalyptus leaves! 🍃
6️⃣ They Recycle Their Food – Ringtail possums practice coprophagy, meaning they eat their soft droppings to absorb more nutrients. 🤯💩
7️⃣ Tiny Joeys Live in the Pouch – Baby possums (joeys) stay in their mother’s pouch for around 4 months before riding on her back. 🍼🦔
8️⃣ Excellent Climbers – With sharp claws and strong limbs, they move effortlessly through trees and powerlines. 🌲⚡
9️⃣ Soft, High-Pitched Calls – They communicate with gentle clicks, whistles, and soft chattering sounds. 🔊
🔟 Important for the Ecosystem – By spreading seeds and pruning plants, they play a vital role in maintaining healthy forests! 🌿🌏

Have you ever spotted a Ringtail Possum in the wild? Let me know! 👇

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[GardenNHS]

❤🥰😘😍Thanks for sharing a world I probably will never see personally. Loves you all. ❤

[MagpieManor]

A big THANK YOU to our loyal #magpiemanor community! We couldn't do it without your brilliant support. Let's keep the bird-watching adventure going!

[julyssishedgehogrescue]

I am liquid butter...😍😍😍😍🥰🥰 The hands, the nose, the ears, the smacks...I am so in love. This cute baby is so adorable. Loved to see also the wonderful adult in the night video before. Sigh... I feel spoiled, thank you so so much for showing us these enchanting littles🙏♥️
Thank you so much for providing them such a fine place with food and water♥️❤️❤️

[BlackCat-xmvu]

sweet Possi, have you seen this cute face. I think he needs a name😊😊💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[tealimeteatime]

Definitely a cuteness overload 😍 we need more night lives to boost our European mornings, VIP 😅

[GardenNHS]

Aww I missed it. I was asleep! Time different zones.

[nicklisac]

Not only are these guys an overdose of adorable, 🥰 getting to know them could have a number of benefits.
They fit in your gutters perfectly and I'm sure with a bit of training and encouragement, you could end up saving a lot of money on those pesky annual roof gutter cleans.
You could even start your own company
'Hello Possums Gutter Cleaning Service'...let our friendly possums forage through your gutters 😂
Oh dear 🙄

[olib]

OMG cuteness overload 😍..
I love these little guys.. ao cute. ❤❤❤ Those little hands 😊😊😊😊

[mamanova]

You are adorable that put a smile to my face ❤❤❤
Awww you are so gentle 🤗

[Flaming_Galahs]

😅 oh my goodness gracious me 😳 This one would give me the freaks 😟😭 it's like red/grey kangaroo/ gigantic mouse with people hands and razor sharp claws, you Sir are one brave wildlife warrior, passionate is an understatement. Big ❤

[sjmhadsock]

Aussie possums are definitely different from the ones in the usa

[missanella]

😂😂 The little mouth smacks and those tiny hands ❤❤❤ I am in love with this beyond adorable baby possum 😍❤️ Our 🇺🇸 possums are cute but not as cute as your 🇦🇺 furs ❤️😍🥰🤗

[larrykelly-kfpp]

Is that maraschino cherries on a stick ? I keep missing the chats somehow but loving these clips

[yourbrokennewyearsresolution]

What an absolute CUTIE 😍. His coloring is gorgeous!

[aprilostapchuk]

So cute 🥰 and as for a name, how about Percival, Percival The Possum? 😆❤

[Bunnybella]

Dang I fell back asleep and my dog just woke me up wanting back in lol🥰🥰 all the little mouth smacks got me.

[maureendrozda]

Adorable Little Guy! He Needs A Name!

[julyssishedgehogrescue]

Oh my !!!! How could I miss THIS 🥹🥰 So excited to watch it now 😊