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Opossum - Wikipedia 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 Virginia opossum is the only species found in the United States and Canada
Opossum - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants Opossums are small- to medium-sized, pouched (most of them) mammals, with pointed snouts and nearly hairless, prehensile tails They are marsupials, like kangaroos and koalas
12 Facts About Opossums: America’s Only Marsupial 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 possum (right)
What Are Opossums? Traits, Habitat, and Adaptations Opossums are unique mammals found across the Americas, with the Virginia opossum being the only marsupial native to North America These adaptable creatures are commonly encountered in various environments, from woodlands to human-populated areas
Opossums: Where They Live and Their Unique Way of Life Opossums are fascinating creatures with unique characteristics, behaviors, and habitats that make them stand out in the animal kingdom They are often misunderstood, but these animals play an important role in nature
General Opossum Information | Opossum Society of the United States (OSUS) Despite its appearance, the opossum is not related to the rat In fact, the opossum is a marsupial, or “pouched” mammal, and is therefore related to other marsupials such as the kangaroo and the koala Like kangaroos and koalas, infant opossums stay inside the mother’s pouch to nurse and develop
12 Types of Opossums: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST Diverse and broadly distributed opossums are North America's contribution to the marsupial family The various types of opossums, from the classic Virginia variety to the semi-aquatic kind from Central America, reflect the adaptability of these creatures
Possums, facts and photos | National Geographic Possums are a suborder of 70 tree-living marsupial species native to Australia and the Indonesian islands of New Guinea and Sulawesi While their names are similar and both are marsupials,