Opossums

The Virginia opossum (Didelphis Virginiana) is a marsupial that lives in North America. They are small mammals that have a pouch to carry their young. Opossums are the only marsupial found in the U.S. … Read more

If you’ve ever been camping, then you have probably heard some noises in the middle of the night and wondered what it might be. Opossums are primarily nocturnal, so if you were to hear … Read more

Opossums are small marsupials that live in North America. They are the only animal native to North America that carries their young in a pouch. Opossums have a unique facial structure, with a long … Read more

Opossums are known primarily for their unique looks. They have long tails, cone-shaped faces, and a lot of scary-looking teeth. When it comes to food, opossums eat mostly what they can find in their … Read more

Opossums live a very specific lifestyle, but there are still probably several facts about opossums that you don’t know about. Within this guide, you will have the opportunity to learn all about opossums as … Read more

In the wild, many animals risk getting infected with rabies. We are going to discuss how it can be dangerous for humans and why it can be incredibly important to make sure that you … Read more

Opossums face tough challenges in the wilderness for a lot of different reasons. The topic of focus today will be relating to the average size of an opossum. They face many survival challenges in … Read more

Have you ever seen a possum in the wilderness? If you haven’t, then you may find their appearance a little frightening, despite their small size. In this guide, we are going to go over … Read more

Understanding the habitat of an opossum and the reasons that their species thrive in it can be important for people that want to grow their understanding of opossums. Opossums can’t live in every habitat, … Read more

Opossums are known for having large litters after mating. They can rapidly reproduce and have a very short gestation period when compared to most other similar wild animals. Most opossums mate and give birth … Read more