| Cususes are found on the northern tip of Australia as well as New Guinea and the surrounding islands. They grow to be two feet long, not including their tails. They weigh from one to four kilograms. They have long curly tails also two feet long. They have big eyes, and small ears, which are hard to see. Cuscuses have woolly fur, which can be solid brown, gray, or white, but can also be spotted and striped. The ends of their tails are hairless, but have scales. These animals are nocturnal. Cuscuses eat fruit, leaves, nectar, insects, and small birds. These creatures are like the sloth, but more energetic. |