Opossum Trivia at Clay's Corner * Brasstown, North Carolina * Opossum Capital of the World












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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:

An Opossum has 50 teeth
Opossums range from 17-43 inches long
Opossums are omnivorous and nocturnal, it's easier to se those headlights at night
A female Opossum may have as many as 17 nipples, but 13 is the usual number
Babies spend 2 month's in their mama's pouch
The Yapock, water Opossum, of South America has webbed hind feet
One of the shortest lived mammals for its size, the opossum typically lives 2 to 4 years...Thanks National Opossum Society!

And remember...The Opossum is edible and considered
a delicacy in the South!

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