The Ringtail Possum is much smaller than the Common Brushtail Possum. It has a prehensile tail it uses it like a fifth limb to climb and jump between connecting branches, fences and powerlines. The structure of its forefeet, with a gap between the second and third fingers, allows the possum to hold onto branches securely. Learn all about Manningham’s unique local wildlife and environment with TV Zoologist Chris Humfrey from Wild Action, ‘The Zoo That Comes to You’. You will be amazed by what liv

4.4K views · 309 reactions | The Ringtail Possum sharing the Drunken Parrot Tree with fellow nectar-lovers. The birds love this tree when it flowers; the blooms drip with nectar. | Possums & Allsorts | Facebook

HOW TO BUILD A RINGTAIL POSSUM DREY Ringtail Possums shelter in the hollow of trees or they build their own nest, known as a 'drey'. They make these out of a combination of twigs, sticks, bark strips and grasses. You can build your own Drey and create a nesting habitat for your backyard Possums. It’s a perfect place to offer them protection from predators like dogs and cats. Ringtail Possums can also really suffer in the heat, if you find a possum needing help please call 1300 352 923 #ringtailp