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there is about 5 billion possums in Michigan
There are no possums in Michigan. True possums are found only in Oceania, i.e. Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea and some islands of Indonesia.
Perhaps a better question to be asking is: "How many opossums in Michigan?"
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo possum lives in Michigan. The Virginia Opossum can be found in Michigan.
Some believe that possums and opossums are both the same animal. This is quite incorrect, however. The "possum" of North America is just a shorter name for an opossum, but true possums are different from opossums, and not related at all, except by virtue of both animals being marsupials. (See the related question below.)
Possums belong to the family Phalangeridae and order Marsupialia, while opossums belong to the order Didelphimorphia, although they are also marsupials.True possums are only found in New Guinea, Australia (including Tasmania), Sulawesi (Indonesia) and a few other small islands in the Pacific region, such as New Zealand, to which they were introduced.
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∙ 9y agoNone.
No possum lives in Virginia. The Virginia Opossum is the marsipial that can be found in Virginia.
Some believe that possums and opossums are both the same animal. This is quite incorrect, however. The "possum" of North America is just a shorter name for an opossum, but true possums are different from opossums, and not related at all, except by virtue of both animals being marsupials.
Possums belong to the family Phalangeridae and order Marsupialia, while opossums belong to the order Didelphimorphia, although they are also marsupials. True possums are only found in New Guinea, Australia (including Tasmania), Sulawesi (Indonesia) and a few other small islands in the Pacific region, such as New Zealand, to which they were introduced.
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Can possums live in the walls of your home?
Yes. Possums can, and do, live in wall cavities.
Do possums live in sierra Leone?
No. Neither possums nor opossums live in Sierra Leone.
Do possums live in attics?
Possums do not live underground. They are arboreal, or tree-dwelling marsupials.
What states do possums live in?
True possums are native to Australia, and are quite different to the North American opossum. Possums live in all of the states of Australia.
Do possums have predators?
The predators of true possums, which live in Australia, are eagles, hawks, owls and quolls. Foxes, which have been introduced to Australia, are also predators of possums. Possums should not be confused with opossums, which live in North America, and are not related to possums.
Do possums live in North America?
Possums do not live in North America. Possum is the shortened form of the word "opossum" in North America. True possums are found only in Australia and New Zealand, to which they have been introduced.The Virginia opossum is found throughout Mexico and to the north, east of the Rocky Mountains, as far as Ontario. It has been introduced to the Pacific coast as well.
Will possums eat small live fish?
No. Possums do not eat fish.
What kind of possums live in Canada?
The only Opossum species that is found in Canada is the Virginia Opossum; their range in Canada is limited to southern Ontario only.
What kind of possums in conroe tx?
None. No "possums" live in Texas, but that is one of the states where the Virginia Opossum is found. True possums are actually those marsupials found in Australia and some surrounding islands.
Can possums live in Colorado?
Yes. Possums live all over the United States they are pesky and persistent nocturnal creatures most often seen as road kill. N.B. It depends on the perspective of the person asking the question. True possums are native to Australia and surrounding islands, so are not found in Colorado. The Virginia Opossum, which is commonly called a 'possum in the USA, is a different animal.
Do possums carry fleas?
Yes, the possums live in my attic and fleas fall from the vents and cracks because of them.
Do possums live in Arizona?
No "possums" live in Arizona but the Virginia Opossum's range has extended as far as there. True possums are actually the marsupials found in Australia and some surrounding islands. They are different from opossums, and not related.
