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Is a opossum a predator or a prey?

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Both,Opossums will prey on small rodents, baby birds or unhatched eggs and insects, but become prey to cats, dogs and of course humans.

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They are prey to carnivores such as coyotes or dogs, but they are predators to vegetables and grass.

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