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New Zealand Possums Elementary

New Zealand Possums Elementary. New Zealand possum key facts. Name: The Bushtail Possum ( Trichosurus Vulpecula ) Origin: Australia Introduced to NZ in 1858 Length: 50cm long Colour: Grey, Brown Weight: 3~4 KG Lifespan: 8~9 years Features Sharp Claw Bushy Tail

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New Zealand Possums Elementary

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  1. New Zealand PossumsElementary

  2. New Zealand possum key facts • Name: The Bushtail Possum (TrichosurusVulpecula) • Origin: Australia • Introduced to NZ in 1858 • Length: 50cm long • Colour: Grey, Brown • Weight: 3~4 KG • Lifespan: 8~9 years • Features • Sharp Claw • Bushy Tail • Pouch similar to Kangaroo

  3. New zealand possum habitat • Nocturnal- feed at night and active at night • Dislike Rain • Forest • Under the house

  4. Environment impact and threats • Fast growing population • Current estimated population • 70 million • Food • 8 million tonnes vegetation annually

  5. Environment impact and threats • New Zealand Native Flowers • Pohutukawa Tree (New Zealand Christmas Tree) • Fruit • Kaikomako Berries • Birds and Small Animals • Kiwi Birds • Bats and Nests

  6. Pest Control • Traps • Can Protect small animals and birds • Poisons • Fur Product

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