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Short eared possum

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Kingdom
  
Order
  
Genus
  
Trichosurus

Higher classification
  
Brushtail possum

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Scientific name
  
Trichosurus caninus

Rank
  
Species

Short-eared possum httpswetlandinfoehpqldgovauwetlandsspecie

Similar
  
Mountain brushtail possum, Brushtail possum, Northern brushtail possum, Coppery brushtail possum, Marsupial

The short-eared possum (Trichosurus caninus) is a species of marsupial in the family Phalangeridae. It is endemic to Australia.

Short-eared possum Shorteared Brushtail Possum Australian Museum

Found north of Sydney the species was once classed as a mountain brushtail possum for which is its closest relative.

Short-eared possum Shorteared Possum Project Noah

In the wild they can live up to 17 years of age, have a stable territory and invest a lot of energy rearing their young.

Short-eared possum Shorteared Possum Trichosurus caninus The Shorteared P Flickr

Short-eared possum Shorteared possum Trichosurus caninus Department of Environment

Short-eared possum Shorteared Brushtail Possum YouTube

References

Short-eared possum Wikipedia