
Scratching in the Roof at Night: Is It a Rat or a Possum?
Fast, light scratching, scurrying or gnawing is more consistent with rats, while heavier footsteps, thumping, dragging sounds or vocalisations can be more consistent with possums. Sound alone can’t confirm which one you’ve got, though, and getting it right matters more than it might seem: possums are protected native wildlife in NSW and have to be managed










