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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 | North American Marsupial, Nocturnal Behavior . . . Opossums have adapted to a variety of habitats, but, being largely arboreal, they are absent from treeless dry areas Their dens are often found in a hollow tree or under stumps and roots
21 Different Types of Possums Every Wildlife Enthusiast . . . 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