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Opossum - Wikipedia Opossums ( əˈpɒsəmz ) are members of the marsupial order Didelphimorphia ( daɪˌdɛlfɪˈmɔːrfiə ) endemic to the Americas The largest order of marsupials in the Western Hemisphere, it comprises 126 species in 18 genera
10 Facts About Possums That Will Make You Love Them Contrary to popular belief, having possums nearby can actually be beneficial! Sure, they can admittedly be pretty jarring to look at — especially when you shine a light at them and make their
Possum vs. Opossum: Whats The Real Difference? - Bob Vila There are many kinds of possum, but the Virginia opossum is the only variety of opossum The familiar opossum behavior of “playing dead” is not characteristic of possum species
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)
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
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,
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
21 Different Types of Possums Every Wildlife Enthusiast Should Know True possums are marsupials native to Australia and nearby islands, belonging to the suborder Phalangeriformes These arboreal creatures have evolved specifically for life in trees, with many species featuring prehensile tails and specialized gripping abilities