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The type of teeth a possum has depends upon the species. To begin with, possums are not opossums, and vice versa. They are completely different animals.
Most possums have quite strong teeth, flat like the teeth of herbivores and fructivores. Like other members of the order diprotodontia, they have grinding teeth and canine teeth.
The honey possum, on the other hand, has one pair of sharp, pointed lower incisors, while both upper and lower jaws contain just rudimentary teeth which are similar to the canies and grinding teeth of other non-dasyurid marsupials.
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∙ 13y agoYes. They have about 62 teeth.
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Do opossums have sharp teeth and claws?
Yes they do.
Which mammal has the most teeth?
Opossums have the most teeth of any mammal - 50pointy teeth. When threatened, this slow critter often gapes its mouth open, exposing that mouth full of sharp teeth. It's just a threat display, however, and opossums very rarely bite.
Are opossums asexual or sexual?
Opossums are sexual animals.
How many feet do opossums have?
Opossums have 4 feet - they are quadrupeds.
How do opossums communicate?
opossums are usually quiet, but they hiss when they are scared.
How many teeth do opossums have?
The North American Possum has more teeth than any other mammal in North America, a total of 50 to 52 teeth. They are not aggressive, and don't usually bite unless cornered, or provoked, and then it is a defensive measure. Possums will do most anything to avoid a conflict, flashing all those sharp teeth, hissing loudly, growling, and drooling. The most extreme is playing dead, which is almost a comatose state, where their body emits a foul, rotting meat smell, which is supposed to complete the "I'm dead look", as well as make them as unappetizing as possible. For more details, please see the sites listed below.
What were opossums hunted for?
Opossums were hunted both for food and their skin/fur.
What is an fact about opossums?
Opossums have been around for about 70 millions years.
What group of animals do opossums belong to?
Opossums are mammals: specifically, they are marsupials.
Are there opossums in France?
No. Opossums are found only in North and Central America.
What are facts about opossums?
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.
What is the the climate in the opossums' habitat?
when the opossums live in Canada and it snows it is cold, when the opossums live in the U.S. it sometimes is cold but does not snow and it is sometimes is warm.
