Plush-coated Ring-tailed Possum

Plush-coated Ring-tailed PossumThis ring-tailed possum lives in the trees of New Guinea's montane forests. It curls its tail into a ring and feeds mainly on leaves.What does it look like?Its tail is usually curled into a ring at the tip. Coat colors include gray or brown upperparts, while the underside may be white, yellowish, or as dark as the back.How does it live?This ring-tailed possum lives in the trees of New Guinea's montane forests. It curls its tail into a ring and feeds mainly on leaves.It is nocturnal and moves through trees. Leaves make up most of its recorded diet.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.