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Virginia Opossum

Didelphis virginiana

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Field Notes

Description:

White, but maybe not albino

Habitat:

City park (Columbus)

Notes:

With a gray Opossum, out in daylight

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
lori.tas
Most of the possums I saw in California were white or near white in color. The younger ones tended to be the lightest in color.
Yasser
this is a fantastic photo! thanks for sharing!
Eric Gyllenhaal
It's not an albino because it had black ears and bluish eyes!

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PublishedMarch 12, 2010

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