Have family of brush tail possums in our gum tree for the 2nd time 1st family died off from starvation?

Question

how can I help them survive in this day of cutting their habitat down I have been leaving apples bananas tried tomatoes capsicum brocholi celery leaves and carrot but parent possum dont seem to be interest in the latter what else can I try

Answer 1

Feed them the fruit from my fridge!!!

You did last night, hehe!

Hi mum!

Answer 2

In the bush, brush-tailed possums feed on leaves, buds, flowers and fruits. They have strong teeth and often use their front paws to hold their food while eating.

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/plants...