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Virginia opossum

Didelphis virginiana

Photo by AnnaWhipkey
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

sand dunes on east shore of Lake Michigan

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Virginia opossum

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Comments (4)
AnnaWhipkey
the little dry paw does create an air of melancholy
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Judging by the tail, and the little mummy hand, I'd say possum. Sad end for the the little guy, but great spooky photos for sure.
ncolley
Whoa. Pretty creepy find. Any ideas?

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