possum

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A camera trap in Tasmania originally set to photograph quolls captured a possum mother and joey passing nightly to forage.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Found among the stuffed animals at one airport gift shop – an actual living possum.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

"Only in Australia and only at Hobart Airport could a local possum pop in for a quick browse among the souvenirs," an airport spokesperson said.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

I guess you could say, she and I are both feeling extra grateful this year and will be happier than a possum up a pant leg on Christmas Eve.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2024

The third man wore something on his head that looked more like a dead possum than a wig, but his coat was crisp and new and the buckles on his shoes gleamed.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson