By: Kate Atkinson
Species: Ringtail Possum
Date: 18.05.2019

About this flag

Ringtail Possum

  • Element 1: Emblem

    Reproductive - both parent

    Male Ringtail Possums are the only male in the possum family to remain with the female and help care for their young.

  • Element 2: Pattern

    Diet - forager

    The main diet of the Common Ringtail Possum is eucalyptus leaves although they will eat other foods such as fruits, flowers and leaves of other native trees. They are also known to eat rose buds in suburban areas.