For some tourists visiting Australia, it can seem like almost all the animals in Australia are out to kill you or eat you! The wildlife in Australia can be dangerous, especially the snakes and spiders and crocodiles, the sharks, and... well quite a few animals. But surely not the cute little possums???
TRUTH: Australian possums will be so scared of you that they will stay away from you. This wild possum has been 'tamed' to a degree to know I'm not trying to hurt it, so it will come and accept food, and enjoy a pat, but isn't much of a conversationalist.
At just about every turn though, Ned tries to bite my hand or finger - and has bitten me several times. Thankfully Australian possums don't bite too hard, but he has broken the skin several times.
MORE NED - he is a common brushtail possum and is a star on this channel. More Possum Videos @dominicmapstone

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