I AM SPECIAL BECAUSE
I am the only marsupial, with babies developing in mom’s pouch, in North America. I have a prehensile tail, opposable thumbs, 50 teeth, that’s more than any other land mammal in North America. I can play dead (possum) when in danger. I am rabies resistant and I have a natural tolerance for snake venom.
RANGE
The Opossums can be found in North America, Central America, and extending north into lower Canada. They do not hibernate. They live where trees and water occur together to form their natural habitat, or anywhere the presence of humans can support them.
DIET
Opossums are opportunistic omnivores that eat a variety of things, their normal diet consists of carrion, frogs, lizards, snakes, rodents, insects, snails, birds, eggs, fruits and vegetables. If given an opportunity, opossums will eat human food, pet food, and trash. They can adjust their diet based on season and location. They are an important member of the planet cleanup crew.
NESTING
Opossums will den in brushy areas, wood piles, rocky areas, fallen logs, and standing dead trees. They will gather leaves and soft matter for bedding.