Mountain Pygmy Possum

💡 Everyday Comparisons for Size, Mass & Speed

• 💡 Its average weight of 45 g is lighter than a chicken egg (about 60 g), and its body length of about 11 cm is shorter than a ballpoint pen (about 14 cm) (Comparison).
• 💡 Because of its restricted habitat and home range, it serves as a model subject for wildlife management research. Bogong moths migrating annually to the Alps are a vital food source for this animal.

Reference standards: coach bus ~12 m, mid-size car ~4.9 m, compact car ~1 t, basketball hoop 3.05 m, credit card 8.56 cm.