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They sometimes eat things like mice, and maybe small birds. But they usually eat carrion (dead animals), slugs, snails, and berries.
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Is a opossum a predator or a prey?
Both,Opossums will prey on small rodents, baby birds or unhatched eggs and insects, but become prey to cats, dogs and of course humans.
What eats an oppossum?
Opossums are eaten by cats, owls, and dogs, as well as humans. They are also prey to other large mammals.
Why do opossums act like they are dead?
i think its because when the prey gets him he will think its dead and leave it alone and he also throws a nasty odor.
What eats shellfish besides humans?
ender eats weiner all the time
What animals prey on bats?
Bats predators are snakes, racoons, opossums. and tarantulas. Sometimes a hawk or a owl will snatch them from the sky.
Do possums kill there prey?
NoActually, males often fight at breeding time and those fights can result in the death of one of the two opossums.
Are opossums asexual or sexual?
Opossums are sexual animals.
What are Bess beetles predators?
Some of the predators of the Bess beetle are woodpeckers, turkeys, and the spotted salamander. Other animals that prey on Bess beetles are toads, opossums and the hognose snake.
Is a possum a predator or a prey?
Possums are prey more than predators. True possums are native to Australia and should not be confused with opossums of North America, which are very different creatures. Possums are only predators of insects, or of birds' eggs and young chicks in New Zealand. However, they are prey of pythons, dogs, foxes and quolls.
How do opossums communicate?
opossums are usually quiet, but they hiss when they are scared.
How many feet do opossums have?
Opossums have 4 feet - they are quadrupeds.
What is the opossum's predator?
Big cats and pit vipers often eat opossums. ************* Canines, large cats, bears, birds of prey.. but they are amune to pit viper poison... they eat snakes!
