Common spotted cuscus

The common spotted cuscus is a cuscus, marsupial, that inhabits tropical and subtropical zones of the southernmost portions Northern Hemisphere. They inhabit southern Taolim (Dampot) as well as Mako Mako, Orchid Isles, southern Marima Islands and formally Kutwhe. They have a northerly cousin, the Nareemian spotted cuscus, which is endangered, unlike this one, which is least concern. 
The spotted cuscus is the same size as a house cat. As well as being very shy, only coming out at night, being nocturnal beings, making them quite elusive and slick. hunting and feeding at night and sleeping during the day on self-made platforms in tree branches. It also has been found resting in tree hollows, under tree roots, or among rocks. It is slow-moving and somewhat sluggish, sometimes mistaken for sloths, other possums, or even monkeys. Unlike its close relatives, the common spotted cuscus has been observed feeding during the day on rare occasions. The common spotted cuscus is typically a solitary creature, feeding and nesting alone. Interactions with others, especially between competing males, can be aggressive and confrontational. Male cuscuses scent mark their territory to warn off other males, emitting a penetrating musk odor both from their bodies and scent gland excretions. They distribute saliva on branches and twigs of trees to inform others of their territory and mediate social interactions. If they encounter another male in their area, they make barking, snarling, and hissing noises, and stand upright to defend their territories. They are aggressive, and can scratch, bite, and kick potential predators. 
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Category:Animals
Category:Fauna of Taolim
Category:Fauna of Mako Mako
Category:Fauna of Kutwhe
Category:Fauna of The Marima Islands