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Honey Possum or Noolbenger - Tarsipes rostratus

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  1. Nice one! I imagine it must be very hard to photograph this one. Posted 9 years ago

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The honey possum , also known by the native names ''tait'' and ''noolbenger'', is a tiny Australian marsupial. It is the only species in the genus ''Tarsipes'' and in the family Tarsipedidae.

Many authorities believe it is sufficiently distinct to be more properly raised to a separate superfamily within the Diprotodontia, or perhaps even further. It is thought to be the sole survivor of an otherwise long-extinct marsupial group.

It is an important pollinator for such plants.. more

Species identified by Christiane Geissler
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By Christiane Geissler

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Uploaded Mar 6, 2016. Captured Jan 30, 2010 19:00 in LOT 316 BARING Rd, Boyatup WA 6450, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm