pygmy possum
World's smallest possum may be hiding in South Australia
Environment Animals Wildlife World's smallest possum may be hiding in South Australia The tiny mammal weighs less than one pound. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Weighing less than one pound, the little pygmy possum () is one of the smallest mammals in Australia. These miniscule mammals feed on nectar, pollen, and insects, and differ from opossums . Opossums live in the United States and parts of Canada and have a bare tail instead of a furry tail.
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- Oceania > Australia > South Australia (0.27)
- North America > Canada (0.25)
- Oceania > New Zealand (0.05)
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