Ring-tailed Possum Skull Replica

Description

Ring-tailed possum skull replica measures 2.5 x 1.7 x 1.3 inches. The Pseudocheirus peregrinus is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The common ring-tailed possum live in the trees of eastern southern, and southwestern Australian, as well as in Tasmania. They thrive in diverse, vegetation-rich habitats such as eucalyptus forests, rainforests, wetlands, and even suburban gardens.

They eat the foliage, flowers, and fruits from shrubs and the lower canopy. They also eat a variety of leaves of both native and introduced plants. Some populations also feed on cypress pine, wattles, and plant gum or resins. Eucalyptus leaves are their favorite. When eating, the possum’s molars slice through the leaves, slitting them into pieces.

Adults weigh between 12 and 14 pounds. They measure about 11 to 13 inches long. Their prehensile tail is about 13 inches long and has a white tip. They have grey or black fur with white patches behind their eyes.

Females commonly give birth to two babies. The young possums stay inside their mother’s pouch for protection.

Scientific Classificaton

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Infraclass: Marsupialia
• Order: Diprotodontia
• Family: Pseudocheiridae
• Genus: Pseudocheirus
• Species: P. peregrinus
• Binomial name: Pseudocheirus peregrinus
• Conservation status: Least concern

Robin, the ring-tailed possum skull is going thrifting today. She is excited to go treasure hunting. She has invited her best friend, Gina, the brush-tailed possum skull replica, who also loves to go thrifting. Wade, Robin’s son Wade, the woolly opossum skull replica wants to tag along just for the fun of it. He convinced Keanu, the koala male skull replica to join them.

They all find beautiful treasures and go to Clinkerdagger’s restaurant for dinner and drinks to celebrate their finds of the day.