possum
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Bigger trees are also more likely to form hollows – a critical and declining habitat for rare species such as the greater glider and Leadbeater’s possum.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
There was a possum named Toes on set.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 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
Found among the stuffed animals at one airport gift shop – an actual living possum.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 19, 2026
“And it don’t taste like possum feet, neither,” Florida added.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
I also walked away with a greater respect and love for possums.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
The acacia trees that grew in most of the silvicultural treatments are also vital for Leadbeater’s possums, which use it to forage and move around the forest.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
Scavenger animals such as possums, red foxes and crows can be exposed to the virus while devouring the carcasses of infected birds.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
Mr. Kneale could have added to his list of creatures with which Floridians are willing to coexist: sharks, raccoons, armadillos, possums, rattlesnakes and bugs of every variety.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The possums and raccoons had gathered them unmolested.
From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong
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