Possums don’t bite humans. But they will if you ask them to. They won’t make you feel weird for asking, either. Afterward, you’ll feel comfortable sharing other stuff about yourself.

The pig "came running back past me, and I could tell from the red I saw that he was greatly injured," the owner said.

But our new research shows common brushtail possums – often thought to be herbivores – also dine on animal carcasses. Understanding when and where brushtail possums scavenge is important.

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