Travellers at Hobart Airport were treated to a uniquely Australian surprise this week when a wild possum was discovered nesting inside a gift shop's plush toy display. The marsupial, which successfully 'blended in' among rows of stuffed kangaroos and Tasmanian devils, was initially mistaken for a highly realistic souvenir by passing shoppers.
The ruse was only uncovered when a passenger noticed the 'toy' began to blink and twitch its nose. Airport retail manager Liam Bloomfield confirmed the discovery on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, noting that the creature had found a 'secure haven' among the soft merchandise before being safely relocated.
