Common brushtail possum, Trichosurus vulpecula

Urunga, New South Wales

One of the most abundant and bold of the marsupials found in forests and woodlands on the East Coast is the brushtail possum. Active during the night, possums often occur around human settlements and look for leftovers around campsites and buildings.

Canon EOS 7D with Canon EF-18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS; 30.0s at f/5.6 ISO 800; on Manfrotto tripod. Crop and basic processing.