WILDLIFE golden girl Tenielle Matheson has a new golden guy in her life.

Digger, the golden brushtail possum, has taken a shine to Ms Matheson’s golden locks and makes himself right at home on her shoulder.

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media_camera Digger with Tenielle Matheson, who has been caring for the golden possum. Digger likes to hide in her hair. Photos: Luke Marsden

The possum was born at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary six months ago but feeding complications with his mother meant he had to be reared by hand.

“His father is a golden brushtail and his mum a common brushtail carrying the golden gene, so he could have come out either way,’’ Ms Matheson, the sanctuary’s presentations and animal training supervisor, said. “He’s very cuddly and clingy.”

media_camera Digger is just about as cute as it gets.

Golden brushtails are native to Tasmania but four have been bred in captivity at the sanctuary including Digger.

Golden brushtails are native to Tasmania but four have been bred in captivity at the sanctuary.

“They’re a lovely colour but unfortunately it makes them stand out to predators in the wild,’’ Ms Matheson said.

media_camera Digger in one of his favourite places ... hiding in carer Tenielle Matheson’s blonde hair.

But Digger is thriving at the sanctuary on a diet of marsupial milk and solid treats including broccoli.

“He loves broccoli, it’s his favourite,’’ his carer said.