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Short-eared possum

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The short-eared possum (Trichosurus caninus) is a species of marsupial in the family Phalangeridae endemic to Australia.^[2] Found north of Sydney, the species was once classed as a mountain brushtail possum, which is its closest relative.

In the wild, they can live up to 17 years of age, have a stable territory, and invest significant energy rearing their young.^[3]

They are most commonly found along the southeastern coast of Australia, and reside in rainforests and wet dense vegetation.^[4]

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^ ^a ^b Menkhorst, P.; Denny, M.; Winter, J.; Ellis, M. (2016). "Trichosurus caninus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T40557A21951945. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T40557A21951945.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
^ "A tail of two possums". Melbourne: Geoff Strong. 3 December 2004. Retrieved 2007-08-05.
^ Fischer, J. (January 2002). "Climate and Animal Distribution: A Climatic Analysis of the Australian Marsupial Trichosurus Caninus". Journal of Biogeography. 28 (3): 293. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2699.2001.00554.x. S2CID 83556317.

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The short-eared possum (Trichosurus caninus) is a species of marsupial in the family Phalangeridae endemic to Australia. Found north of Sydney, the species was once classed as a mountain brushtail possum, which is its closest relative.

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

They are most commonly found along the southeastern coast of Australia, and reside in rainforests and wet dense vegetation.