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Do oposums spray?
Opossums do not spray. That would be a skunk. Opossums hang upside down from tree branches and if threatened they roll into a tight ball and play dead. Thus the phrase "playing possum".
Do possum or raccoons spray?
No but they have musk glands under their arms and their urine is pretty foul, but no they don't spray like a skunk.Note: Possums, which are native to Australia, do not spray, and do not have musk glands. They should not be confused with opossums of North America, which are very different creatures.
Are opossums asexual or sexual?
Opossums are sexual animals.
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 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.
What are facts about opossums?
1. Opossums are very good tree climbers. 2. Opossums belong in a family of "Didelphidae." 3. The Opossums' size is 76cm from head to tail and weighs 4-6 kg.
Are raccoons more dangerous than opossums?
No, opossums are less dangerous than raccoons. It is thought that opossums are incapable of contracting and transmitting rabies.
What is the the climate in the opossums' habitat?
when the opossums live in Canada and it snows it is cold, when the opossums live in the U.S. it sometimes is cold but does not snow and it is sometimes is warm.
