Short-eared Possum
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The Short-eared Possum (Trichosurus caninus) is a species of marsupial in the Phalangeridae family. It is endemic to Australia.[2]
Found north of Sydney the species was once classed as a Mountain Brushtail Possum for which is its closest relative.
In the wild they can live up to 17 years of age, have a stable territory and invest a lot of energy rearing their young.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Groves, Colin (16 November 2005). in Wilson, D. E., and Reeder, D. M. (eds): Mammal Species of the World, 3rd edition, Johns Hopkins University Press, 49. ISBN 0-801-88221-4.
- ^ a b Australasian Marsupial & Monotreme Specialist Group (1996). Trichosurus caninus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ A tail of two possums.. Geoff Strong. Retrieved on 2007-08-05.
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