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Are opossums scavengers

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Do opossums eat peanuts and peanut butter?

Yes, if available to them. Opossums are scavengers and will pick through trash or bird feeders in residential areas, and they will eat nuts, seeds, and peanut butter, as well as fruits and vegetables.


Are opossums asexual or sexual?

Opossums are sexual animals.


Do opossums eat frogs?

No, they do not eat pond fish. They are also known to eat insects, frogs, birds, snakes, small mammals, and earthworms and fruit such as, persimmon and apple. They also are scavengers. Meaning they will eat animals they find dead.


How many feet do opossums have?

Opossums have 4 feet - they are quadrupeds.


How do opossums communicate?

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What were opossums hunted for?

Opossums were hunted both for food and their skin/fur.


What is an fact about opossums?

Opossums have been around for about 70 millions years.


What group of animals do opossums belong to?

Opossums are mammals: specifically, they are marsupials.


Are there opossums in France?

No. Opossums are found only in North and Central America.


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What is the the climate in the opossums' habitat?

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