Tag: Mountain Pygmy Possum
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Mountain Pygmy Possum Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The mountain pygmy possum (Burramys parvus) is the largest of the family Burramyidae with adults weighing up to 40 grams. It has grey-brown dense fur which goes darker to the top of the head. The possum is primarily found in the alpine environment above the treeline—the only Australian mammal to be confined to alpine habitats.…