An opossum in a type of animal,although it is pronounced possum.
Opossums
opossums. 29 species.
Like all mammals, they can be aggressive if handled, but normally they are docile animals.
Opossums are sexual animals.
opossums are usually quiet, but they hiss when they are scared.
Opossums have 4 feet - they are quadrupeds.
Opossums were hunted both for food and their skin/fur.
Opossums have been around for about 70 millions years.
Opossums are mammals: specifically, they are marsupials.
No. Opossums are found only in North and Central America.
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.
No, opossums are less dangerous than raccoons. It is thought that opossums are incapable of contracting and transmitting rabies.