The....South-Western Pygmy Possum!

Today we are raising awareness for the South-Western Pygmy Possum!

The South-Western Pygmy Possum, commonly known as the Western Pygmy Possum is distributed in Western Australia, as well as some parts of South Australia, Kangaroo island and Victoria. It also resides in some areas of NSW, but there it is listed as endangered. Aren't they cute?
    The SWPP is an odd colour compared to its grey relatives, as it is a bright cinnamon colour with a white underbelly and a splodge of dark fur in front of its eyes. It has larger more oval shaped ears, big eyes and rather long whiskers. Its tail is interesting as it is covered in fine scales rather then fur. It seems to make them even cuter!
     They are nocturnal and solitary creatures so are not often
seen. They like to eat nectar and pollen and this helps with pollination.

They are sooooo cute! Eeeeek! They are so adorable! And they are so tiny! :-)

Click here for more information on the really cute South-Western Pygmy Possum. So, so cute!