Virginia Opossum
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| Didelphis virginiana (Kerr, 1792) |
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The Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana), sometimes called a possum, is a marsupial. There are lots of marsupials in Australia, but the Virginia Opossum is the only North American marsupial.
[change] Description
An opossum is about the size of a house cat. It has grizzled white and gray fur. Adult opossums weigh about 2-6 kg (4-14 lbs). They live alone, are active at night, and they are good climbers.
[change] Habitat
People can find this opossum in the eastern United States, and along the west coast from British Columbia and to Baja California. They like to live in forests, brushy areas, and farmland.
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