The common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula, from the Greek for "furry tailed" and the Latin for "little fox", previously in the genus Phalangista [4]) is a nocturnal, semiarboreal marsupial of the family Phalangeridae, native to Australia and invasive in New Zealand, and the second-largest of the possums.

The brushtail possums are the members of the genus Trichosurus in the Phalangeridae, a family of marsupials. They are native to Australia (including Tasmania) and some small nearby islands.

The Common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) is a nocturnal, semiarboreal marsupial native to Australia. It is the second-largest of the possums. It is mainly a folivore and in most Australian habitats, eucalyptus leaves are a significant part of the animal’s diet.

Well-adapted to urban life, the brushtail possum is the most widely distributed and commonly encountered of all Australian marsupials. Averaging the same size as a domestic cat, the brushtail possum varies in colour and size, depending on where they live.

The largest of Australia’s Possums, you can recognise a Common Brushtail Possums by its bushy prehensile tail, which can grow to 40cm in length. They have large, pointed ears, with a dark muzzle and can grow to a length between 32–58cm.

A Common Brushtail Possum is pictured hanging upside down on a leaf-less tree branch by its tail and front and back claws. The picture is taken at night and its black eyes are illuminated. Its grey brown body also features yellowish hands and feet and a pinkish nose and feet.

The common brushtail possum, scientifically known as Trichosurus vulpecula, is a common nocturnal marsupial native to the landscapes of Australia and, somewhat controversially, an invasive species in New Zealand.

The common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula, from the Greek for "furry tailed" and the Latin for "little fox", previously in the genus Phalangista) is a nocturnal, semiarboreal marsupial of the family Phalangeridae, native to Australia and invasive in New Zealand, and the second-largest of the possums.

The common brushtail possum, scientifically known as Trichosurus vulpecula, derives its name from its distinctive furry tail and fox-like appearance. Belonging to the family Phalangeridae, this marsupial is predominantly active during the night, exhibiting semi-arboreal behaviors.

Brushtail Possums prefer to live by themselves, not with other possums. The Brushtail Possum moves rapidly among trees and will leap from one branch to another. Brushtail Possums use a range of sounds including screams, hissing and growling …