Australian Veterinary Clinic Rescues A Rare Golden Possum, People Say They Just Caught A Pikachu

Are you a Pokéhunter? Well grab your Pokéball and catch the next flight to Australia a real-life Pikachu has been spotted in Melbourne. Well, kind of. Meet Pikachu, a very rare – and adorable yellow marsupial.



This baby possum is part of the brushtail possum family (Trichosurus vulpecula) and is one of the most widespread species in Australia. They are found all over the eastern and northern parts of the continent, as well as some western regions, Tasmania, and a number of offshore islands.