Common Brushtail Possum vs human
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
vs
Size
Common Brushtail Possum
0.58 m
Human
1.75 m
human
1.9 m
| Common Brushtail Possum | human | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2–4.5 kg | 45–90 kg |
| Length | 32–58 cm | 1.5–1.9 m |
| Height | – | 1.5–1.9 m |
| Top Speed | – | 45 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–13 yrs | 60–120 yrs |
| Gestation | 16 days | 280 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–3 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Forest, Woodland, Urban, Garden, Farmland | Forest, Wetland, Mountain, Coast, Tundra, Taiga, Ocean, Grassland, Farmland, Garden, Urban, Heathland, Woodland, Rocky Cliffs, Desert, Savanna, Rainforest, Mangrove, Reef, River, Lake |
| Regions | Oceania | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania, Antarctica |
| Family | Phalangeridae | Hominidae |
| Order | Diprotodontia | Primates |