western ringtail possums. In addition, western ringtails are known to reside in many cities, towns, and rural areas including Albany, Busselton, and Dunsborough. Residents across the south-west are being encouraged to make their properties possum-friendly to contribute to their conservation. References Further reading Possums Vulnerable fauna of Australia Mammals of Western Australia Mammals described in 1888 Taxa named by Oldfield Thomas Endemic fauna of Southwest Australia