This tiny possum species has evolved to survive in an alpine habitat but, as climate change progresses, the usual features of ...

The endangered mountain pygmy possum seems to be making a comeback after a drought and wildfires nearly wiped out the population. According to ABC News, the mountain pygmy possum has fought off ...

Tasmanian pygmy possums, also known as little pygmy possums, are tiny tree-dwelling marsupials that might be mistaken for rodents. The large-eared, long-tailed critters grow no longer than 5 to 6 ...

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Mountain pygmy possum gets 'bogong biscuit' out of a feeding container made from mesh and pipes in a Kosciusko National Park boulder field.

This is a Mountain Pygmy possum in hand. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any ...

When people think of the animals of Australia, they’re quick to cite dangerous reptiles, like the giant saltwater crocodiles or the many extremely venomous species of snake. Then there are the deadly ...

TASMANIA, Australia -- If you have a fear of spiders, a pair of photos going viral probably won't help with that: They appear to show a massive spider eating a possum. Justine Latton's husband, Adam, ...