Opossum Outpost

All Things North American Opossums

The Virginia opossum, commonly known as the North American opossum, is the only marsupial (pouched mammal) found in the United States and Canada.

Due to their rat-like appearance, opossums have a less-than-stellar reputation. But these clever nocturnal critters have a lot going for them. They have a natural tolerance for snake venom and they eat parasitic ticks and garden pests. Just like their marsupial relatives, female opossums, called jills, carry joeys in their pouches. From opposable toes to an ability to feign death in an instant, discover the most fascinating facts about the opossum.

Opossum Facts

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