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Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
45.0021, -93.1247
Field Notes
Description:
These opossums vary in size with the larger ones in the northerly part of their range. They are about 35-94 cm (13–37 inches) in length; individuals in the tropics are considerably smaller. Coats are gray/brown with some grizzling. The nose and toes are pink. The tail is bare of hair and gray in color. The face is white with dark ears.
Habitat:
These animals are often found in cities, where they feed on garbage and pet food left out overnight. Rarely seen in daylight. At one time, the St. Paul/Minneapolis area of Minnesota was the limit of their northern range in our area, but these animals have expanded their range northward in recent years, perhaps in response to a warming climate.
Notes:
It's mating season for opossum in our area. I've seen this pair on several occasions over the course of the last three days.
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