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Opossum

Didelphis virginiana

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Field Notes

Description:

Female Opossum with young

Habitat:

Wooded riparian area located on MWSU campus

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Comments (1)
KarenL
Fun fact! Newborn opossums measure just 14 mm - about the size of a honeybee, and weigh 0.16 g (0.0056 oz). Litters of up to 25 have been recorded, though 6 to 9 young are typical – just as well opossums have thirteen nipples! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153104662800603&set=a.10152575329380603.958289.10150120463815603&type=1

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Critters of the Midwest
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Wild & Free (Girl Guards and Adventure Corps Rangers of the United States)

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PublishedAugust 8, 2013

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