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Article written by: savio on Aug 29, 2013



Title: Here's what low levels of melanin leads to
Written by: savio on Aug 29, 2013

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This is a rare baby Golden Brushtail Possum that was born at Wild Life Sydney last year. Golden Brushtail Possums are one of Australia’s largest tree-dwelling marsupials but they're rarely seen in the wild, being found mostly in small pockets of Tasmania. Their unique appearance is the result of low levels of melanin in their skin.