WILD LIFE Sydney today introduced their newest Golden Brushtail Possum to be born at its Darling Harbour home. Adorned with huge dark eyes, a little pink nose and a bright yellow fluffy coat, Bailey – WILD LIFE Sydney’s newest resident – is settling in as the attraction’s golden child.
Golden Brushtail Possums are one of Australia’s largest arboreal (tree-dwelling) marsupials yet are rarely seen in the wild, being found mostly in small pockets of Tasmania. These brightly-coloured, rare possums have been able to survive due to the lack of wild predators in Tasmania. Their unique appearance is result of low levels of melanin in their skin.
As the third Golden Brushtail Possum born at the attraction since 2008, the birth of Bailey is yet another testament to WILD LIFE Sydney’s breeding program. Bailey will join the ever-expanding group of baby Australian animals at WILD LIFE Sydney including baby koalas, Frill-Necked Lizards and quolls.
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