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Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) introduced species, feeding damage to Cultivated Apple (Malus domestica) crop, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand
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Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) introduced species, feeding damage to Cultivated Apple (Malus domestica) crop, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand
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© FLPA/Duncan Smith
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Possum Party in the Apple Orchard - When Aussie Invaders Get a Taste for Kiwi Delights!
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. In this hilarious snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Duncan Smith, we witness an unexpected party crasher wreaking havoc on a tranquil apple farm in Gisborne, New Zealand. Meet our mischievous guest - the Common Brushtail Possum! With its adorable bushy tail and curious eyes, this marsupial mischief-maker has found itself far from home. Unleashing its insatiable appetite on the delicious Cultivated Apple crop, it seems that these possums have developed quite a taste for Kiwi delights. Under the cover of darkness, these nocturnal invaders stealthily navigate through rows of apple trees like seasoned ninjas. Their feeding frenzy leaves behind amusing evidence of their presence – chewed apples dangling precariously from branches and half-eaten fruits scattered across the orchard floor. While farmers may not find this furry spectacle particularly amusing when it comes to their livelihoods, there's no denying that these alien possums bring an element of wild charm to New Zealand's agricultural landscape. So next time you bite into a juicy apple from Gisborne or any other part of North Island, spare a thought for our cheeky brush-tailed friends who couldn't resist indulging in some scrumptious fruity treats. After all, even aliens need to satisfy their cravings!
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