Can Possums Climb Trees?

The possum is actually a tree-climbing marsupial that lives in Australia, and a distant cousin to the North American, opossum. not a rodent. ... These digits, called halux, help the opossums climb trees with ease.

How high can a possum climb?

Possums are incredibly agile! They can climb vertical walls and have been known to jump from a tree to roof up to 4 metres away!

Do possums jump from tree to tree?

Possums are known to be good climbers and swimmers, especially when they feel threatened. With a speed of about 3.5 miles per hour when running, Possums can use their speed to jump and run up trees quickly.