The Patagonian opossum (Lestodelphys halli) is the sole species in genus Lestodelphys. (wikipedia.org)
Lestodelphys halli (Patagonian Opossum) is a species of mammals in the family Didelphidae . (eol.org)
Living marsupial1
The Patagonian opossum occurs further south, in Argentina, than any other living marsupial. (wikipedia.org)
Didelphidae1
Being a member of the Didelphidae (opossums), Patagonian opossums feed mainly on insects and fruits, yet insects and fruits are fairly rare in far-southern habitats. (wikipedia.org)
Steppe3
They have been spotted near Monte Phytogeographic Province, and in Patagonia Phytogeographic Province, yet there are no records of Patagonian opossums in central Patagonia, which leads mammalogists to believe that they can only live in the Patagonian steppe. (wikipedia.org)
There are two areas in the Patagonian steppe where these animals are often found: the province of La Pampa and Choele Choel (northern Rio Negro Province). (wikipedia.org)
The National Park is a beautiful combination of glaciers, Patagonian steppe and forest, situated in the southwestern part of the Santa Cruz province. (travellingaccountant.net)
Armadillo1
One of the most famous animals endemic to Argentina are both adorable: the Pink Fairy Armadillo and the Patagonian Mara. (casaargentinaenparis.org)
Mammals1
It blends into leaf litter to sneak up on unsuspecting mammals like opossums and mice. (birdwatchinghq.com)
Species include the western woolly opossum, the Patagonian opossum, the brown four-eyed opossum, and the bushy-tailed opossum. (nhptv.org)
A one-of-a-kind marvel that inspired us in the creation of this design, which sports the species most symbolic of this incredible place, like the Monito del Monte (a small marsupial opossum) and the Chucao bird. (selkbag.co.uk)
Mice2
The shortage of fruits and insects in southern regions has led the Patagonian opossum to feed on mainly birds and mice. (wikipedia.org)
Voles, mice, rats and opossums make up a large percentage of the ground animals in the Subantarctic forest while above bats and a variety of migrate birds fill the skies using the safety of the landscape to nest on their long migratory flights. (thewebsiteofeverything.com)
Genus1
A new genus of opossum from southern Patagonia. (wikipedia.org)
Argentina1
The Patagonian mara is only found in Argentina, from 28 to 50°S. Their range used to be much bigger than what it is today, and they could be encountered all the way from north-central Argentina to areas near Tierra del Fuego. (casaargentinaenparis.org)
Juvenile Patagonian Racers prefer cold-blooded prey like frogs and lizards. (birdwatchinghq.com)
Lives2
this led some researchers to believe that the Patagonian opossum lives totally on birds. (wikipedia.org)
The Patagonian Racer lives in steppes and grasslands in Uruguay. (birdwatchinghq.com)
Found1
Opossums are the only type of marsupial found in North, Central, and South America. (nhptv.org)
Prefer1
The Patagonian maras prefer open and semi-open habitats with shrub cover, but can also survive in the barren landscape of the Monte Desert biome. (casaargentinaenparis.org)
World2
The Southern Patagonian Icefield is the starting point for most of the glaciers in the National Park and this icefield is the 3rd largest in the world, after Antarctica and Greenland. (travellingaccountant.net)
This limited edition Selk'bag wearable sleeping bag is inspired by the Patagonian jungle, an homage to the flora and fauna of the southern end of the world. (selkbag.co.uk)
Mouse2
The general appearance of the Patagonian opossum is similar to that of mouse opossums, except they have specialized features due to their predatorial way of life. (wikipedia.org)
Unlike mouse opossums, their skull has a reduced muzzle, wider zygomatic arch, as well as a crowded premolar region. (wikipedia.org)