There are two types of possums in urban areas.

The Common Brush Tail Possum – about the size of a cat. It has large pointed ears, grey fur and a bushy black tail. Brush tail possums favour the warm dark and safe shelter of house roofs to sleep during the day.






The Common Ringtail Possum – much smaller, it has rounded ears, a grey back with rusty sides and a curled tail with a white tip. Ringtail possums usually build a nest of twigs and leaves. They rarely enter house roofs.