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Fun Facts
Possums can make all sorts of noises, from grunts and growls to clicks, hisses and screeches.
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A female possum is called a 'Jill', a male possum is called a 'Jack', and a young possum is called a 'Joey'.
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A group of possums is called a passel.
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Possums have 50 teeth which is more than any other mammal.
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Baby possums sneeze and hiss when distressed or face danger.
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Possums do not have good eyesight or strong hearing. They do have a sharp sense of smell though.
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When threatened possums lie motionless or flop on their sides with eyes closed or fixed in one direction. They can remain like this from 1 minute to 6 hours.