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)
Opossums | Washington Department of Fish Wildlife Opossums (Didelphis virginianus) An opossum sits in a tree Opossums are inhibited animals, especially in daylight or under artificial light, but are by no means stupid Results from some learning and discrimination tests rank opossums above dogs and more or less on a par with pigs in intelligence
Are Opossums Dangerous To Humans, Pets And Property? Officially known as the Virginian opossum, opossums are the only marsupials native to the United States With beady eyes and long whiskers, they look a little bit like rats They have white
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
How to Get Rid of Possums in Your Yard: 5 Humane Ways The terms “possum” and “opossum” are often used interchangeably to refer to the North American opossum (Didelphimorphia), a marsupial that's easily recognized by its pointed snout, grayish-brown fur, and hairless, prehensile tail