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The North American Possum has more teeth than any other mammal in North America, a total of 50 to 52 teeth. They are not aggressive, and don't usually bite unless cornered, or provoked, and then it is a defensive measure. Possums will do most anything to avoid a conflict, flashing all those sharp teeth, hissing loudly, growling, and drooling. The most extreme is playing dead, which is almost a comatose state, where their body emits a foul, rotting meat smell, which is supposed to complete the "I'm dead look", as well as make them as unappetizing as possible. For more details, please see the sites listed below.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoWell they have 18 more teeth than a human adult. Which a human adult has 32 teeth. So 32+18=50. So they have 50 teeth.
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∙ 14y agoOpossums have 50 teeth: 1/2 of upper jaw: 5 incisors, 1 canine, 3 premolars, and 4 molars. 1/2 of bottom jaw: 4 incisors, 1 canine, 3 premolars, 4 molars.
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∙ 10y agoOpossums have about 50 teeth.
An adult opossum has fifty teeth because they have eighteen more teeth than an adult with average teeth.
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∙ 16y agoabout 50 teeth
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Do opossums have sharp teeth and claws?
Yes they do.
Which mammal has the most teeth?
Opossums have the most teeth of any mammal - 50pointy teeth. When threatened, this slow critter often gapes its mouth open, exposing that mouth full of sharp teeth. It's just a threat display, however, and opossums very rarely bite.
How many feet do opossums have?
Opossums have 4 feet - they are quadrupeds.
How many baby opossums can fit into a teaspoon?
two dozen baby opossums can fit into a teaspoon
When do opossums get their teeth?
The type of teeth a possum has depends upon the species. To begin with, possums are not opossums, and vice versa. They are completely different animals. Most possums have quite strong teeth, flat like the teeth of herbivores and fructivores. Like other members of the order diprotodontia, they have grinding teeth and canine teeth. The honey possum, on the other hand, has one pair of sharp, pointed lower incisors, while both upper and lower jaws contain just rudimentary teeth which are similar to the canies and grinding teeth of other non-dasyurid marsupials.
How many newborn baby opossums can fit into a teaspoon?
two dozen baby opossums can fit into a teaspoon
How many opossums are born at one time?
Opossums are solitary creatures except for when they have young. You may find a couple opossums living together at a time.
Are opossums asexual or sexual?
Opossums are sexual animals.
How many opossums are required to make a passel?
More than 5.
How do opossums communicate?
opossums are usually quiet, but they hiss when they are scared.
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.
