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No, opossums are marsupials. The young develop in the mother's pouch.
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∙ 13y agoNo, the opossum is a marsupial.
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What are baby baboons koalas opossums orangutans and hamsters called?
These creatures are all mammals. Baboons, orangutans and hamsters are all placental mammals while koalas and opossums are marsupials. Therefore, the young of koalas and opossums are called joeys.
Are raccoons the same as possums?
No, raccoons are placental mammals and opossums are marsupials.
Why do opossums seem to resist rabies?
This is because opossums, as marsupials, have a lower core body temperature, 95 degrees F, than the placental mammals that are more susceptible to rabies have.
Are cetaceans an example of placental mammals?
Yes, they do; the sub-class Eutheria (placental mammals) includes all orders of mammals except monotremes (platypuses and echidnas) and marsupials (opossums, kangaroos, etc.). Cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) are included.
Do placental mammals have fur?
Terrestrial placental mammals do have fur or hair. Marine placental mammals do not.
Are placental mammals and primates are same?
No. Primates are a group of placental mammals, but there are many placental mammals that are not primates.
Define placental mammals?
placental mammals are the most famous mammals
What are examples of placental animals?
Most mammals are placental...marsupial mammals and monotremes are not placental.
Are shrews placental mammals?
Yes. Shrews are placental mammals.
Are rabbits placental mammals or monotremes?
A rabbit is a placental mammal.
Are sugar gliders a type of monkey?
No, and they are not related in any way. Sugar gliders are marsupials, of the possum family (which are not the same as opossums). Monkeys are placental mammals, and primates.
Are Bottle Nosed Dolphins placental mammals or marsupial mammals?
Dolphins are placental mammals.
