Sprung
Honey possums react differently to being in the spotlight. Some are more perplexed than others.
View ArticleTiny tags
All trapped honey possums are recorded and have tiny tags affixed to their ears before being released back into the bush.
View ArticleAn important role
"There are some plants out here that are known to be threatened. Honey possums could be extremely important to the ongoing survival of those plants," said PHD student Dave Tunbridge.
View ArticleJelly sample
Working quickly, researchers swab the marsupial's long nose with glycerine jelly. The pollen samples collected reveal what plants they have been feeding on.
View ArticleSweet tooth
Weighing in between 7 to 16 grams, honey possums consume around 7 ml of nectar a day. It's equivalent to 50 litres of soft drink for a human.
View ArticleHoney possum diet
"They're quite important for pollination, so we need to figure out what they're feeding on and potentially pollinating within the park," said Bianca.
View ArticleA symbiotic relationship
Feeding solely on nectar and pollen, honey possums play a crucial role in pollinating native plants in the south west.
View ArticleHoney possum hotels
UWA honours student Bianca Theyer checks a 'honey possum hotel' for temporary guests.
View ArticleElusive subjects
Starting at dawn, dozens of traps are checked for the marsupials. Despite their strong numbers, trapping the tiny creatures can prove challenging.
View ArticleTorndirrup National Park
UWA researchers are 12 months into a five-year study of honey possums in the bushland surrounding Albany.
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