#burramyidae

Mountain Pygmy Possum Burramys parvus

A small, mouse-sized nocturnal marsupial of Australia found in dense alpine rock screes and boulder fields in southern Victoria and New South Wales. Mountain pygmy possums prefer to feed on Bogong moths which make up about a third of their diet.

Eastern Pygmy Possum Cercartetus nanus

From southeastern Australia including Tasmania, also called the dwarf phalanger. The eastern pygmy possum is an active climber. It uses its brush tipped tongue to feed on nectar and pollen. It also eats insects and soft fruits. They are marsupials and keep their young in a pouch for their first 33-37 days.

A western pygmy possum (Cercartetus concinnus) in Ironstone Hill Conservation Park, Australia

A mountain pygmy possum (Burramys parvus) in Kosciusko National Park, New South Wales, Australia

PYGMY POSSUMS!

Infraclass: Marsupialia --> Order: Diprotodontia --> Family: Burramyidae

Okay everyone, get excited, because pygmy possums are bloody cute, and there are only five living species! They grow to sizes of 5-12 cm, and weigh between 10 and 60 grams. Adorable.

These little critters have a prehensile tail. They're mostly nocturnal, and are omnivorous.