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Get into your backyard and help put the Spotlight on Possums!Be part of a Dunedin-wide survey to find out how many possums are living among us.
HOW TO TAKE PART:
🔦 Look for possums! 🔦
Between the 17th and 23rd of June, anytime after dark, get yourself rugged up warm, and head outside to look for possums. You could look in your backyard or take a walk to your local park or reserve. The more information we have the better, so if you want to go out more than one night, please do!
🤫 Move very quietly! 🤫
You don't want to frighten any possums away. Shine your light into any nooks and crannies that might be harboring possums - trees are great spots, also fence lines, compost bins and among the bushes. It's a good idea to scope out your spots beforehand in daylight - and remove trip hazards like bikes etc!
📢 Share what you find. 📢
If you see a possum, don't freak it out or approach it, just tell us about it. Remember, we also want to know where possums aren't being seen! Use our reporting form to share your possum sightings. This will help us understand how many possums are in Dunedin.
reportapossum.nz
Whether you see a possum or not, everyone looking at the same time will help us map where possums are in high (and low) numbers.
This is a great activity for families and nature nerds to contribute towards the vision for a Predator Free Dunedin.
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