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Striped Possum
Dactylopsila trivirgata
The striped possum is a striking, small marsupial known for its bold black-and-white stripes that run along its back and head. Native to the rainforests of New Guinea and northern Queensland, Australia, it is an arboreal animal that spends most of its life in trees. The striped …
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- The striped possum is sometimes called the 'marsupial woodpecker' because it taps on wood to find hollow chambers, a rare behavior among marsupials.
- The striped possum uses its highly developed sense of smell and hearing to locate insect larvae beneath tree bark. Its fourth finger is exceptionally long and thin, allowing it to extract grubs from narrow crevices. When threatened, it emits a pungent odor as a defense mechanism.
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