Would you eat a possum? ‘Ecologically, it’s all very much above board’
At Tasmania's Dark Mofo Winter Feast, chef Jeremy Waterhouse served brushtail possum bao, drawing long queues of curious patrons. After six months of recipe testing, Waterhouse has begun offering the dish at his restaurant, citing increased demand. Ecologist Henry Cook notes that harvesting possums is legal and regulated, raising questions about sustainability in local food practices.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 15:20 UTC
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