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How long do opossum live?

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Anonymous

∙ 15y ago
Updated: 12/13/2022

The average Virginia Opossum/American Opossum lives two years, but simply because they end up getting killed. In captivity, or luck, they can live up to 5 years and possibly more with good care.

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