When dead animals are left lying around in nature, who takes advantage of the free feed—carnivores or herbivores? The answer may surprise you.
In Australia, people tend to think carnivores—such as dingoes, ravens, foxes and wedge-tailed eagles—lead the clean-up crew.
But our new research shows common brushtail possums—often thought to be herbivores—also dine on animal carcasses.
Understanding when and where brushtail possums scavenge is important. It can improve our knowledge of how carcasses are disposed of in nature, and how nutrients cycle through ecosystems.
Seeking a nutritious meal
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