As their name suggests Eastern Pygmy Possums are tiny (body length 7-11cm), nocturnal marsupials that often make their homes in small tree hollows or nests of shredded bark.  They are agile climbers with tails capable of curling and gripping.

They eat mostly pollen and nectar from Banksias, Eucalypts, Bottlebrushes and understorey plants, and some insects, seeds and fruit. 

Although the Northern Beaches is known to have the largest population of pygmy possums in Sydney, outside of National Parks, these cryptic little animals were only discovered in the local area 8 years ago! Their population is considered vulnerable in NSW and is limited to the South East of Australia and Tasmania.