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Opossums
While there are more than 60 different species of possum, the opossum holds the distinction of being North America's only marsupial. The Virginia opossum, or common opossum, is the only marsupial found in the United States and Canada. So what are you waiting for? Enter this category and find out more about the differences an O can make!
374 Questions
What is a young opossum called?
A young opossum is called a joey
A kit or kitten is also an acceptable term of reference for any young furry creature.
Does a female opossum need a male opossum?
yes at first so it can have babies to birth but then when the females babies are born she can leave the fatheror kill him if he trys tohurt one of the babies
Chimry isn't a fruit. It's guano from a fruit bat, so it tastes sweet.
A banana is a yellow fruit, which you peal the yellow skin, to eat the white part inside.
What is an oppossum's defence?
Opossums have a number of defence mechanisms.
One of their common defenses is to "play possum", i.e. their body actually enters into an involuntary comatose-like state. As many predators like the chase involved in a kill, if there is no chase, there is no thrill, and the opossum is left undisturbed until the danger passes.
Another defence is excessive drooling or dribbling, even blowing bubbles out of its nose, which makes the creature look sick and quite unappetising for a predator.
Opossums can also release a most unpleasant smelling, greenish-coloured anal fluid, which is enough to turn off any predator.
They also turn and face their predator with their mouth wide open, baring their teeth in a threatening manner. This is instinctive behaviour which young opossums do even before they have teeth.
Yes, opossums do live in Nevada. They are adaptable creatures that can thrive in various environments, including urban areas and forests. While they are more commonly found in the eastern and southern United States, their range has expanded, and they can be spotted in parts of Nevada as well.
What fruits is cure about ashthma?
There are certain food that will help to control asthma and keep it to a minimum. Some of these foods are garlic, dark green leafy vegetables and fruits.
What is the use of vinnila orchid fruits?
I did a project on orchids and learned that dried seed pods and orchidfruit are used as vanilla flavoring.
Which opossums do not have a pouch?
The species of opossum which do have pouches are the Didelphis and Philander opossums. Both the male and female aquatic Chironectes also have watertight pouches, but the remainder of the opossums found in North and South America have little more than a basic flap of skin.
