This is the second new addition the zoo has welcomed in the last few months
A Cambridgeshire zoo has welcomed a ‘rare’ new addition, in the form of a possum. Only a few months ago, Hamerton Zoo in Steeple Gidding, Huntingdon, welcomed Clawdia, a new baby sloth to the zoo. Now it has welcomed Peanut, a female Golden Tasmanian Possum. Peanut was born to dad Piglet and mum Pansy.
A zoo spokesperson said: “He has been growing in the pouch for the last five months but only started emerging out the pouch last week, appearing to be a very confident and inquisitive joey so far!”
A Tasmanian gold possum is a rare colour variation of the common brushtail possum found in Tasmania. The colour comes from a genetic mutation that reduces dark pigment.
The zoo spokesperson added: “It looks striking, but it can make them more visible at night, which isn’t always ideal when you’re trying to avoid predators.
“Other than that, they’re just like regular brushtail possums; always on the lookout for food like leaves, flowers, fruit, and the occasional insect. We are excited to watch Peanut bloom, just like the flowers that she eats!”
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