Possum Facts

Category: Opossum

  • North America’s only Marsupial – Virginia Opossum

    North America’s only Marsupial – Virginia Opossum

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    The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is North America’s only marsupial. It is only the size of a domestic cat weighing up to 15 pounds. Adult males are bigger than females. Virginia opossums are mainly recognized by their grayish black hair. They have pink nose and narrow snout. Like Australia possums, Virginia opossums have long tail—reaching…

  • Do Possums Eat Chickens? – Possum Chicken Relationship

    Do Possums Eat Chickens? – Possum Chicken Relationship

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    Possums are generally omnivores but they do take on animals that aren’t part of their staple diet. While they prefer to feed on small invertebrates opossums are also known to consume chickens. Medium sized opossums will prey on young chicks as well as eggs but the bigger possums can eat adult chickens. Therefore, if you…

  • What Do Opossums Eat? Opossum Diet and Eating Habits

    What Do Opossums Eat? Opossum Diet and Eating Habits

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    Unlike Australian possums, opossums belong to the order Didelphimorphia. They live in the United States of America. Opossums are probably the biggest marsupials of America. This article is all about opossums diet. Like other possums, opossums also become active at night and they are arboreal too. Opossums are generally omnivores. Let us find out what…