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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.
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∙ 14y agoOpossums live mostly in the Eastern United States, in woodland areas.
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What country does a opossum live?
North America.
Where does a opossum live?
north and south america
How many types of opossums are there in north America?
There is just one species of opossum in North America, and that is the Virginia opossum.
Do most marsupial live in North America?
No. Only one marsupial, the Virginia Opossum, is found in the wild in North America.Most marsupials live in Australia.
What marsupials live in north America?
The Virginia Opossum is the only marsupial native to North America. However, due to the illegal trade in exotic animals, wild populations of wallabies are present in some regions. Further, due to the fact that some people tire of their exotic pets very quickly, there are also wild populations of sugar gliders present in parts of North America.
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.
What does opossums mean?
An Opossum is a mammal. It is North America's only marupial (pouched animal).
Which is the only marsupial native to the US?
Only a number of opossums live in the Americas, most in South America. Click on this link for a complete list.
Are Marsupials are abundant in North America?
No. The opossum is the only North American marsupial.
Are there opossums in Europe?
There are no opossum species native to Europe, but the Virginia Opossum of North America has spread to Europe and Asia.
Was this a possum or an opossum-once a friend caught a gray-furred rodent and it was baring its teeth at us and it seemed very angry?
Regardless of the animal's behaviour, if you live in North America, it was an opossum. If you live in Australia, New Zealand or New Guinea, it was a possum. There are no possums in North America, and no opossums in the Pacific countries - "possum" is just a shortened version of the word "opossum". Incidentally, neither animal is a rodent, both being marsupials. It was probably a very large rat ...
Where in Virginia do the Virginia Opossum live?
Virginia opossum live in much of North America and Central America east of the Rocky Mountains. It was even introduced to the Pacific Northwest during the Great Depression as a source of food. It was named by colonist John Smith. Opossums can even be found in urban environments living on human garbage.
