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Opossum

Didelphis virginiana

Photo by JenniferRoge
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Field Notes

Description:

These cutie can get as large as a house cat and can have a mean look to them. They are the only America marsupial.

Habitat:

I took this photo at Safari Edventure, a hands on privately owned zoo.

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Land Mammals - Opossum

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