36K views · 2.6K reactions | Daisy the Ringtail possum loves her crunchy corn!  | Australian Reptile Park | Facebook

1.4K views · 24 reactions | The Ringtail Possum is much smaller than...

5.9K views · 349 reactions | This is little Blake the ringtail possum. 殺 ​ Ringtails come into care less often than brushtails at ACT Wildlife, Canberra's wildlife care group. They care for injured, sick and orphaned native animals. ​ Send us in your videos via Messenger: https://bit.ly/messageLandlineABC or hashtag #ABCKeepItRural to tag us in your posts. ​  ACT Wildlife | ABC Landline | Facebook

💩 Poo warning, but your fun fact for today. This juvenile Ringtail Possum is in care for a few days after a nasty fall. This evening I caught him in the act 👀 doing something that is gross to us, but perfectly normal for him! Koalas and ringtail possums both practice coprophagy, which means eating some of their own droppings. It might sound strange, but it’s a really clever way to get the most out of their food. Since they mostly eat eucalyptus leaves, which are tough, low in nutrients, and so

This tiny 70g ringtail possum fell from a tree during strong winds, and sadly reuniting with mum was unsuccessful. 💔 Now safe in care with @wattlewildlifeshelter, they’ll stay until they’re big enough to return to the wild. 💚 For now, it’s all about little drinks like this and getting stronger each day. ✨ | Vets For Compassion

This little male ringtail possum was found clinging tightly to his mum after she had passed away. 💔 He was kept warm and safe under our rescuer’s shirt before being taken to the vets for a check-up and then into the care of an experienced wildlife carer. Every life matters and thanks to teamwork and compassion, this orphan now has a second chance. 💚🐾 🎥 Oscar / Vets For Compassion | Vets For Compassion