| This critically endangered marsupial is found only in south‑west WA. Sadly, habitat loss and urban development mean their numbers continue to decline, making citizen science projects like the Autumn tally more important than ever. Identification 📏 Size: Around 30–36cm (the size of a small cat) 🪵 Tail: Long, thick and white‑tipped, used like an extra limb for gripping branches. 🤎 Features that distinguish ringtails from common brushtails are the ears (ringtails are small and rounded compared to brushtails which are large and lengthy) and size (ringtails are smaller and lighter). 🌚Activity: Most active from dusk to dawn. Fun facts 🌿 Western ringtails are arboreal, meaning that they spend most of their time in tree canopies. 🍃 They mainly feed on native leaves and have a specialised digestive system to handle tough, fibrous foliage. 🌳 Possum bridges help the animals cross busy roads without leaving the safety of the trees. Check out the Gumnut Possum Bridge in Dawesville. 💤 During the day, they sleep in leafy nests called dreys. |
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