Water Opossum
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The Water Opossum (Chironectes minimus), also locally known as the Yapok, an aquatic marsupial are member of the opossum family with black and grey waterproof fur, webbed hind feet and a backward-pointing pouch in both sexes. This creature is found in the freshwater streams and lakes in Mexico, Central and South America to Argentina.
[change] Diet
The yapok's webbed back feet helps it to chase its prey of fish, frogs, and crustaceans.[1]
[change] References
- ↑ Ganeri, Anita (2000). Jungle Animals Over 100 Questions and Answers to Things You Want to Know. Dubai, U.A.E. ISBN 0-75254-909-X.
