Skip to main content
Today is World Oceans Day!
Close

Opossum

Didelphis virginiana

Photo by MorganJanuary
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

40.0257, -83.1281

Field Notes

Description:

Large adult animal.

Habitat:

Suburbs

Notes:

Found inside recycling bin.

Reference Links:

Virginia opossum

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
MorganJanuary
Thank you, Karen. I think maybe that option isn't available on the iPhone app. Emma, that's a good point. Our recycling company requests that we remove the lids from tins anyway, and they won't take broken glass.
HemaShah
Great movie Morgan. Very enjoyable! Now that you know that the opossum likes your recycling bin,a request for you!!. Can you not put any sharp objects which could hurt him in the bin.? Like the serrated top of a canned food tin!! I never throw those in the recycle bin after my husband cut his hand with one!! This movie is truly awesome. Thanks for sharing!
KarenL
There is an "add video" box below the missions list in Edit. I've added it for you this time.
MorganJanuary
Karen, thanks! I can't find how to add the video in Edit, though...
KarenL
Very cute! You can add your video to this spotting in Edit. Welcome to Project Noah Morgan!
MorganJanuary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A85t_c_vSWY&feature=share

Spotted for Missions

Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity

Tags

Photographed
PublishedFebruary 14, 2012

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies