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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

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)

the little dry paw does create an air of melancholy
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.
Whoa. Pretty creepy find. Any ideas?

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