Pygmy possum (Burramys Parvus)
The Pygmy Possum (burramys parvus)
The Mountain Pygmy-possum is the largest of Australia’s five species of pygmy-possum, yet it only weighs only about 45 grams and as you can see, easily fits in the palm of your hand. Its mouse-like body is covered in thick greyish fur, it has a long tail, agile front feet designed for gathering food, and strong back feet for gripping. It also has enlarged front teeth for cracking seeds. The lodge is within the overlay for the pygmy possum’s habitat. Although a burramys has never been caught within the overlay area, during the lodge re-build it was decided to restrict the re-build to the lodge’s existing footprint.
Mountain Pygmy-possum (Burramys parvus)
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Marsupial Mouse (Antechinus)
Northern Brown Antechinus
Another famous local ‘mouse’ is antechinus, a hopping mouse who is a little carnivore.