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The Northern Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus arnhemensis) is a nocturnal marsupial inhabiting northern Australia. They can grow up to 55cm in length, not including its tail, and are around the size of a small cat. Unlike its relatives and despite what its name suggests, the Northern Brushtail Possum does not have a bushy tail. it  breeds year round, with a gestation period of around 17-18 days and pouch period of 4-5 months. It can live for up to 15 years… (read more: Wikipedia)

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The Green Ringtail Possum (Pseudochirops archeri) is a species of ringtail possum found only in northern Australia. The Green Ringtail Possum gets its name from its fur, which does indeed have a greenish tinge. In reality the fur is olive grey, but it is grizzled with silver, yellow and black hairs, which makes it appear green. It is nocturnal, solitary and arboreal, and feeds mostly on leaves. (Wiki.)