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 …

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.

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 …

Aug 8, 2024 · Like kangaroos and koalas, opossums are marsupials and carry their young in their pouch, with opossum babies staying in their mother’s pouch for up to three months. According …

Jan 4, 2026 · 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 National Opossum Society welcomes you to the world of the Virginia opossum! If you are visiting us because you have found orphans, or an injured opossum, please see our ORPHAN …

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 …

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 …

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 …