Opossum

Guest - Feb 05, 2005 01:15 PM EDT
Thanks for the comment. I did not know they had a particular sound. I knew they were nocturnal. This one was leaving a ditch where it had just drunk some water. I guess it was more thirsty then hungry.

Guest - Feb 05, 2005 08:40 AM EDT
I'm surprised you saw the possum in the day as they're nocturnal. Perhaps it was unwell or unsettled by something. They're a 'noxious pest' in NZ, but I think they're rather lovely and like listening to them in the hedge behind our house.

Guest - Feb 05, 2005 03:17 AM EDT
Patches was not with me when I encountered this one but he was with me when I encountered one. There is a picture of him and the possum on this site.

Guest - Feb 05, 2005 12:22 AM EDT
I have not seen one of these critters ..we do not have them here.. I have heard they have very sharp teeth.. hope Patches is careful.. you too