Local wildlife

About three weeks ago we came home after dark, I opened the front gate, and saw this critter, illuminated by the headlights.

A possum. Note the difference from North American possums, which are more rat-like in appearance (pointy nose; whip-like tail). Australian possums look more like red pandas: round head, snub snout, and a much thicker tail.

I happened to have my camera pouch with me, so I took a few snapshots. This is the only one that at all turned out.


--GG