Opossums have 13 teats so can have no more than 13 offspring. Any others beyond 13 will die..
There are no possums in the US. True possums are marsupials native to Australia (with some varieties found also in New Guinea and the Indonesian island of Sulawesi). Possums are quite different to American opossums. However, whether possums or opossums, the females of the species do have a pouch for raising their young.
Possums generally have a single joey at a time.
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A possum is a marsupial, so the young joey is raised in the mother's pouch. Here it will stay for several months, attached permanently to a teat, until it is old enough to emerge from the pouch. It will spend several more months clinging to its mother's back, ravelling with her as she forages for food.
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Possums are generally not regarded as predators. There are some species of possums which are omnivorous, eating bth plant parts and insects, but many species are herbivorous.
Yes, all mammals produce methane gas as a byproduct of the digestive system
Possums in Tasmania eat young shoots, leaves, flowers, nectar and fruit of a variety of trees and shrubs. Some species also feed on insects.
The prey of true possums, that is, those of Australia are neighbouring islands, are insects, and occasionally small reptiles. Generally, though, possums feed on young shoots, leaves, flowers, nectar and fruit of a variety of trees and shrubs.
Relating to brush possums: Possums can become a pest, going through rubbish bins, damaging fruit trees and eating other produce. If relocated, they can return from around 10km away from their home. Those that don't return often die through stress. Shooting possums therefore solves the problems more humanely and quickly. Other possums: are rarer and don't typically bother humans.
The mother turfs the young joeys out at a certain age. Often the younger possum will continue to share the same territory for awhile.