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Virginia Oppossum

Didelphis virginiana

Photo by Matt M
Published on Project Noah
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27.5244, -80.3114

Field Notes

Description:

This Oppossum was seen at dawn in a group of sea oats.

Habitat:

Throughout eastern North America.

Notes:

The Virginia Oppossum is the only marsupial native to north America.

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Virginia opossum

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