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Enter the diverse landscapes of Australia and surrounding regions with the "Possum" coloring category. Possums, also known as opossums in North America, are marsupials known for their arboreal lifestyle, grasping tails, and nocturnal habits. They have a small to medium-sized body, a pointed snout, and a hairless prehensile tail. Possums are omnivores, feeding on a variety of food, including fruits, flowers, nectar, insects, and small vertebrates. They are skilled climbers and have adapted to a life in trees, where they build nests or use tree hollows for shelter. Possums exhibit a wide range of species diversity and adaptations across different habitats. Did you know that possums have a specialized adaptation called syndactyly, where their second and third toes are fused together to form a grooming claw? Immerse yourself in the world of possums and let your colors depict their arboreal prowess and their role as key contributors to forest ecosystems.