Monday 4 September 2017

Brushed tail possum

 I have been learning how to write an information report. 

Brushed Tail Possum


The brush tailed possum was introduced to New Zealand from Australia. In Australia the brush tailed possum are native and protected. They have become a pest to New Zealand. Their fur costed $50 NZ dollars for one.    


Habitat
The brush tailed possum lives in variety of places.They live in really dark places to hide from predators.They need some trees to live in and stay safe from predators. They also can live in old homes that no one has been for years. They have been found in gardens. They are found everywhere in New Zealand.


Diet
The brush tailed possum is mainly a herbivore. It likes to eat a lot of fruit and leafs. They can eat out of gardens and all of the plants that people spend a lot of time caring for. They eat almost everything that they can find.


Appearance
The brush tailed possum has really sharp teeth and claws that are used for climbing trees and eating their food. Their fur is to keep them warm because they are mostly active at night.  Their fur can be red, grey, white and brown. Their fur is also used for trading and making fur clothing.  

Conclusion

In conclusion, the brush tailed possum likes to live in dark places for the day. They like eating lots of fruit and their fur is made into clothes. They are found everywhere in New Zealand. They are also a pest in New Zealand but native to Australia.

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