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Opossums have a unique life cycle that begins with a gestation period of about 12 days, after which the tiny, underdeveloped young crawl into their mother's pouch. They remain in the pouch for about 2-3 months, gradually developing and growing. Once they are weaned, the young opossums begin to ride on their mother's back for a few weeks before becoming fully independent. Opossums typically live for 2-4 years in the wild, with some reaching up to 8 years in captivity.

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6d ago

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