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A young opossum is called a joey

A kit or kitten is also an acceptable term of reference for any young furry creature.

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What is an infant Opossum called?

A young opossum is called a joeyA kit or kitten is also an acceptable term of reference for any young furry creature.


What is a male opossum called?

A male opossum is called a jack


What is a female opossum called?

A female opossum is called a Jill


What do you calls animal that carries young in its pounch?

An animal like the opossum and kangaroo that carry their young in a pouch after birth, is called a marsupial. (marr-SOOP-ee-uhl)


What languages does the word opossum come from?

The Virginia opossum is the original animal named "opossum". The word comes from Algonquian wapathemwa meaning "white animal". Colloquially, the Virginia opossum is frequently called simply "possum".


What is a baby opposum called?

A baby opposum is called a joey.


Are opossums placental mammals?

No, opossums are marsupials. The young develop in the mother's pouch.


What is the only mammal in Kansas with a pouch for carrying its young?

The only mammal in Kansas with a pouch for carrying its young is the Virginia opossum. These marsupials are known for their ability to play dead as a defense mechanism and are primarily nocturnal. The female opossum carries her young in a pouch, similar to other marsupials, allowing them to develop safely after birth.


What animals play dead and can climb trees?

Properly called the opossum. Commonly called a possum.


Which of these have the most teeth The Opossum The Tiger The Bear The Shrew?

Opossum opossum


What classification is a opossum?

An opossum is a marsupial.


What part of speech is opossum?

Opossum is a noun.