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| | Cuscus,Mammals,Cuscus Picture,Mammal Pictures,Catalog,Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) |
 | | A cuscus is a MARSUPIAL of the genus Phalanger, family Phalangeridae, and is similar to the monkey. |
 | | Seven species of these nocturnal, slow-moving tree-dwellers are found in Australia, New Guinea, and the nearby islands. |
 | | Cuscus vary in length from 33 to 64 cm (13 to 25 in), have a prehensile tail 23 to 61 cm (9 to 24 in) long, and weigh 7 to 16 kg (15 to 35 lb). |
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