There are many species of opossum in the Americas. For a complete list along with their taxonomy, click on this link.
Chacoan gracile opossum is a species of opossum in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Creighton's slender opossum is a species of opossum in Bolivia.
There are at least 103 species of opossum in the New World. Click on this link for a list.
There is just one species of opossum in North America, and that is the Virginia opossum.
There are no opossum species native to Europe, but the Virginia Opossum of North America has spread to Europe and Asia.
One of the animals that sleeps upside down is the opossum. There are over 40 different species of the opossum.
The opossum is not the only living marsupial. It is, however, the only living marsupial in North America. There are hundreds of species and sub-species of marsupials on the Australian continent, and a few in New Guinea.
One of the animals that sleeps upside down is the opossum. There are over 40 different species of the opossum.
The only Opossum species that is found in Canada is the Virginia Opossum; their range in Canada is limited to southern Ontario only.
There are about 60 recognized species of opossums, primarily belonging to the family Didelphidae. Some notable species include the Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), the common opossum (Didelphis marsupialis), and the water opossum (Chironectes minimus). Other genera include Monodelphis, Caluromys, and Gracilinanus, among others. For a complete list, it’s best to consult a reputable zoological database or resource.
Yes, Venezuela is home to 20 different species of opossum.
During a speech you would say "an Opossum" because the "O" is NOT silent. It's a common mistake thinking that the O is silent. Possum would be referring to many different species in Australia when the Opossum is native to America. So be sure to pronounce the O and to use an before it.
A north American opossum can have up 13 nipples/teats because that number reflects the amount a species can have in a litter. The opossum can have up to 13 offspring at once.