Category: Habitat
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Do Possums Dig Holes or Burrows? – Opossum Burrows
OPOSSUMS are not generally known for digging holes or even burrows. They use dens of other animals particularly the abandoned ones. These hideous—seemingly threatening creatures ought to rely on ground dens to seek shelter. Opossums aren’t really aggressive in that they mostly share their dens with animals such as woodchucks, raccoons, armadillo, and rarely with…
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Do Possums Live in Groups? – Possums in Groups
American possums (commonly known as ‘opossums’) are almost entirely solitary except for the breeding season when females are often seen with their babies. However, the Australian possums which belong to the order Didelphimorphia are mostly gregarious as they fancy living in groups. But there are many Australian possums that aren’t social at all. In this…
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Where Do Possums Live? – Possum Habitat
The Virginia opossum occupies much of the North America and Central America including southern Ontario, Costa Rica, and Rockies. The opossum’s population is on an increasing trend particularly in the northwestern range. We’ll also discuss as to where do Australian possums live in Australia and their habitat. Where Do Possums Live? Possum Habitat and Range…
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Where Do Possums Sleep During the Day?
Possums are strictly nocturnal animals so they sleep during the daylight hours. Like many other small mammals, possums will find shelter, log, or a nest to enjoy sound sleep. While most possums are arboreal they do not really sleep into the trees. They climb into the trees to eat fruits or shrubs and then get…