possum

   name :  Possum  (opossum)

A possum 

   Scientific name:  Phalangeriformes
   
   diet : Omnivores 

   More information:  

    Possums are natives to New Guinea , Australia and Sulawesi.  They have a long thick an a tiny pair of pointy ears. Possums are nocturnal creatures too.
             Have you heard of the phrase "playing possum" ? It means to be pretending to sleep or pretending to be dead. Do you know why possum is used ? That is because possums play dead when threatened or harmed .The possum will look like its dead and smell like its dead. About 40 minutes to 4 hours later, the possum will regain consciousness.
              There are 69 species  of possums in the far east. The pygmy possum is the smallest while the brush tail possum is the biggest .
              some people keep possums as pets to. However, a few species of possums are endangered.