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Opossum
Trivia
Opossums
make up the family Dilelphidae,
of the
Order Marsupialia...
The
birthing location of an opossum is on the yellow line, so please be careful!
...Now
that ya know that, here are some more interest'n facts:
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An Opossum
has 50 teeth
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Opossums
range from 17-43 inches long
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Opossums
are omnivorous and nocturnal, it's easier to se those headlights at night
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A female
Opossum may have as many as 17 nipples, but 13 is the usual number
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Babies spend
2 month's in their mama's pouch
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The Yapock,
water Opossum, of South America has webbed hind feet
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Possums
usually live only one year, but have a maximum life span of 2 years...Thanks
Erik!
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And remember...The
Opossum is edible and considered
a delicacy
in the South!
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