#ailurops

[mammalianmammals]

Sulawesi Bear Cuscus (Ailurops ursinus), family Phalangeridae, found in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Cuscuses are marsupials, related to Brush-tailed Possums.

photograph by Dario Nessi

[all-mammal-creechur]

Mountain Bear Cuscus Ailurops furvus

It is found in Sulawesi, Indonesia, in mountainous areas from 800 to 2000 m in elevation.

img source (image is A.ursinus, which A. furvus is sometimes considered a subspecies of)

[snototter]

A Sulawesi bear cuscus (Ailurops ursinus) in Pairi Daiza Zoo, Belgium

by safi kok

[ceru14]

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[all-mammal-creechur]

Sulawesi Bear Cuscus Ailurops ursinus

A species of arboreal marsupial endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands in Indonesia. Bear cuscuses can feed on the young leaves of up to 31 different species of plants varying from trees, lianas, and mistletoes. Feeding only amounts to about 5% of their daily activity, compared to about 63% spent on resting.

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[all-mammal-creechur]

Talaud Bear Cuscus Ailurops melanotis

A marsupial found only on Salibabu Island in the Talaud Islands, Indonesia. When alarmed, the Talaud bear cuscus emits a strong musk odour.

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[mammalianmammals]

Sulawesi Bear Cuscus (Ailurops ursinus), family Phalangeridae, found in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Cuscuses are marsupials, related to Brush-tailed Possums.

photograph by Zweer de Bruin