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Being omnivorous opportunists, their diet also includes other invertebrates, from insects to snails and slugs. They'll also ...

But our new research shows common brushtail possums – often thought to be herbivores – also dine on animal carcasses. Understanding when and where brushtail possums scavenge is important.

In Australia, people tend to think carnivores – such as dingoes, ravens, foxes and wedge-tailed eagles – lead the clean-up crew. But new research shows common brushtail possums – often thought to be ...

Or like they’re playing some game and winning. Just feels nice, is all. Possums read the supplemental texts on the syllabus. That’s the main reason possums eat garbage. It’s for you. The biggest fact ...

Every once in a while, you may see a raccoon being kept as a pet. While this isn’t legal everywhere, some areas do allow ...