Opossums (/ əˈpɒsəmz /) are members of the marsupial order Didelphimorphia (/ daɪˌdɛlfɪˈmɔːrfiə /) endemic to the Americas. The largest order of marsupials in the Western Hemisphere, it …

Dec 2, 2025 · Opossum, any of slightly more than 100 species of New World marsupial mammals in the orders Didelphimorphia, Paucituberculata (see rat opossum), and Microbiotheria (see …

The opossum, specifically the Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana), is a truly distinctive mammal. It is instantly recognizable by its grayish-white fur, pointed snout, hairless ears, and …

Nov 20, 2024 · The Virginia opossum, the only species found in Canada and the United States, ranges from south Canada to Nicaragua and Honduras. Although they typically inhabit …

There are several dozen different species of opossum, which are often called possums in North America. The most notable is the Virginia opossum or common opossum—the only marsupial …

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.

6 days ago · Over 70 million years ago dinosaurs roamed the Earth. While they are now extinct, one animal who shared the same land with the dinosaurs still exists today… the opossum. …

The opossum is a medium-sized mammal, about the size of a house cat, with gray to black fur, a pink nose, naked ears, and an almost hairless prehensile tail (able to grasp, hold, or wrap …

Aug 17, 2025 · Opossums are unique mammals found across the Americas, with the Virginia opossum being the only marsupial native to North America. These adaptable creatures are …

One of the shortest lived mammals for its size, typically 2 to 4 years. Killed by many predators: humans (and cars), dogs, cats, owls, and larger wildlife.