Opossums originated in South America and entered North America in the Great American Interchange following the connection of North and South America in the late Cenozoic. The …

Nov 20, 2024 · What are opossums. Are they dangerous. Where & how long do they live. What do they eat. Learn their size, skeleton, predators, sounds, & their differences with possum.

Dec 2, 2025 · Opossum, any of slightly more than 100 species of New World marsupial mammals in the orders Didelphimorphia, Paucituberculata (see rat opossum), and Microbiotheria (see …

Often mistaken for rodents, possums are a fascinating group of marsupials with a surprisingly rich history and ecological importance. These adaptable creatures inhabit diverse environments …

There are several dozen different species of opossum, which are often called possums in North America. The most notable is the Virginia opossum or common opossum—the only marsupial …

Opossums are fascinating animals, noticeable for their “playing possum.” When you see a seemingly dead Opossum, don’t let it trick you, it may either be playing its natural defense …

Aug 17, 2025 · Opossums are unique mammals found across the Americas, with the Virginia opossum being the only marsupial native to North America. These adaptable creatures are …

Aug 8, 2024 · Both possum and opossum correctly refer to the Virginia opossum frequently seen in North America as the “o” tends to be silent in everyday speech. An opossum (left) and a …

The opossum is a medium-sized mammal, about the size of a house cat, with gray to black fur, a pink nose, naked ears, and an almost hairless prehensile tail (able to grasp, hold, or wrap …

Babies, typically 5 to 8 in a litter, are ready to leave mommy's pouch and walk around out on their own by 4 months of age. That's when they are 7 to 9 inches, nose to rump, and weigh about …