00:00we know that the possum is a nocturnal creature that prefers the dark so why might you sometimes
00:04see it wandering around in broad daylight the most common reason is the urgent search for food
00:10with increasing numbers and scarce resources at night don't forget to subscribe to the channel
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00:21possums are forced to venture out during the day to secure a quick meal for their young
00:25sometimes the reason is simply human disturbance such as having its tree or shelter cut down
00:31forcing it to search for a new refuge under the sun but beware daytime wandering can sometimes be a sign
00:38of illness or injury that leaves it disoriented and losing its normal awareness seeing a possum during
00:44the day doesn't necessarily mean it has rabies but it's an invitation to observe it from a distance
00:50without disturbing it
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