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Opossum
What is a Virginia marsupial?
Virginia opossum, (Didelphis virginiana), the only marsupial (family Didelphidae, subfamily Didelphinae) found north of Mexico. ... Virginia opossums ...
What animal is similar to a possum?
Possums belong to the Diprotodontia order, which is the largest existing order of marsupials with approximately 155 species; the name “Diprotodontia” ...
What body part do opossum uses to protect itself?
How do opossum protect themselves?What is opossum defense?What do possums use their claws for?What is the body covering of a opossum?Do possums defen...
What language did opossum originate from?
Etymology. The word "opossum" is borrowed from the Powhatan language and was first recorded between 1607 and 1611 by John Smith (as opassom) and Willi...
Why does a possum belong to the animal kingdom?
What animal category is a possum?What is possum considered?Are possums marsupials or mammals?Do UK have opossums?What are opossum babies called?Do po...
Is there only one type of oppossum?
There are several dozen different species of opossum, which are often called possums in North America. The most notable is the Virginia opossum or com...
What is the only native North American marsupial?
The only marsupial anywhere in the country is the Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana). Are marsupials found in North America?Why are possums the o...
What family does the oppossum belong?
opossum | marsupial, Didelphidae family | Britannica. Are possums part of the rat family?Are raccoons and possums in the same family?Is a possum a mar...
What body part of the opossum used for protection?
How do opossum protect themselves?What is opossum defense?Are possums protective?How are opossums immune to rabies?What are possums prey?What do opos...