But our new research shows common brushtail possums—often thought to be herbivores—also dine on animal carcasses. Understanding when and where brushtail possums scavenge is important.

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But our new research shows common brushtail possums – often thought to be herbivores – also dine on animal carcasses. Understanding when and where brushtail possums scavenge is important.