Olrog's four-eyed opossum (Philander olrogi) Gray four-eyed opossum (Philander opossum) Pebas four-eyed opossum (Philander ... Virginia Opossum. Didelphis virginiana. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Opossum Facts. opossum.org. "Possum ... Little woolly mouse opossum (Marmosa phaeus) Bolivian woolly mouse opossum (Marmosa rapposa) Bare-tailed woolly mouse opossum ( ... Common four-eyed opossum (Philander canus) Deltaic four-eyed opossum (Philander deltae) Southeastern four-eyed opossum ( ...

The common opossum can mate for the majority of the calendar year. They do not mate for life. Female opossums can give birth to ... The common opossum (Didelphis marsupialis), also called the southern or black-eared opossum or gambá, and sometimes called a ... Opossums have not been observed to be territorial. The common opossum is a host of the acanthocephalan intestinal parasite ... When they are in danger, they act dead, also called, 'playing opossum.' The common opossum is similar in size to a house cat. ...

... is a stream in the U.S. state of Ohio. Opossum Run received its name from an incident when road workers killed an ... List of rivers of Ohio U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Opossum Run Martin, Frank M. (1904). The ...

The three species in the genus Caluromys, commonly known as woolly opossums, are members of the order Didelphimorphia. Subgenus ... Opossums, Taxa named by Joel Asaph Allen, All stub articles, Marsupial stubs). ... Mallodelphys Derby's woolly opossum, Caluromys derbianus Caluromys derbianus aztecus Caluromys derbianus centralis Caluromys ... Caluromys lanatus ochropus Caluromys lanatus orntus Caluromys lanatus vitalinus Subgenus Caluromys Bare-tailed woolly opossum, ...

Several opossums, such as Monodelphis, also occupy small insectivore niches. Shrew opossums (also known as rat opossums or ... Traditionally, it was thought that shrew opossums lost ground to these and other placental invaders that fill the same ... The family Caenolestidae contains the seven surviving species of shrew opossum: small, shrew-like marsupials that are confined ... Several ecological factors, including density of forest, contribute to the part of the forests the shrew opossums occupy. ...

... (Monodelphis reigi) is a South American opossum species of the family Didelphidae, discovered in 2004. It is ... Opossums, Endemic fauna of Venezuela, Marsupials of South America, Mammals of Venezuela, Guayana Highlands, Vulnerable animals ...

The opossum rat (Rattus marmosurus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in northern and central ...

There are wetlands in the watershed of Opossum Brook, including some downstream of Opossum Brook Road. Opossum Brook is ... Opossum Brook joins South Brook 0.18 miles (0.29 km) upstream of its mouth. The elevation near the mouth of Opossum Brook is ... An unpaved road known as Opossum Brook Road crosses Opossum Brook. This road is noted in Jeff Mitchell's book Hiking the ... Wild trout naturally reproduce in Opossum Brook from its headwaters downstream to its mouth. The point where Opossum Brook Road ...

The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), also known as the North American opossum, is the only opossum living north of ... The National Opossum Society Opossum Society of the United States "Virginian Opossum" . Collier's New Encyclopedia. 1921. ( ... ISBN 0-312-26722-3 Cannibalism in the Opossum. Opossum Society. Accessed May 7, 2007. Kirchner, Jane (13 June 2017). "Opossums ... Opossums have 13 nipples, arranged in a circle of 12 with one in the middle. The dental formula of an opossum is 5.1.3.44.1.3.4 ...

The water opossum's tail, furred and black at the base, is yellow or white at its end. The hindfeet of the water opossum are ... Unlike other didelphids, the water opossum does not have a cloaca. The water opossum has several adaptations for its watery ... The water opossum is a small opossum, 27-32.5 cm (10.6-12.8 in) long, with a 36-40 cm (14-16 in) long tail. The fur is in a ... this increases the efficiency of the water opossum's movement through the water. The water opossum's long tail also aids in ...

... may refer to: Chacoan pygmy opossum (Chacodelphys formosa) from South America Pygmy short-tailed opossum ( ... from Australia and New Guinea This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Pygmy opossum. If an internal ...

Grubby the stowaway opossum captured after nearly 2 months in Alaska UPI, MAY 26, 2023 An opossum's impossible journey to Homer ... Fifth child of Grubby captured in Homer's opossum odyssey Alaska Public Media, June 13, 2023 (Homer, Alaska, Opossums, ... Grubby is an opossum that traveled from somewhere in Washington State to Homer, Alaska in a shipping container and eluded ... Opossums are considered an invasive species in Alaska. Grubby was first spotted in Homer in a shipping container delivered to ...

... is a stream in Montgomery County in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is a tributary of Elkhorn Creek. Opossum ... List of rivers of Missouri U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Opossum Branch "Montgomery County Place ... Branch was so named on account of opossums in the area. ...

Six ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Opossum, after the opossum: HMS Opossum (1808) was a Cherokee-class brig- ... HMS Opossum (U33) was a Black Swan-class sloop launched in 1944 and broken up in 1960. HMS Opossum (S19) was an Oberon-class ... HMS Opossum (1821) was a Cherokee-class brig-sloop launched in 1821 and sold in 1841. HMS Opossum (1856) was an Albacore-class ... HMS Opossum (1895) was a Sunfish-class destroyer launched in 1895 and sold in 1920. ...

... (Monodelphis ronaldi) is a South American opossum species of the family Didelphidae. It was discovered in 2004 ... Opossums, Mammals of Peru, Mammals described in 2004, All stub articles, Marsupial stubs). ...

The Patagonian opossum (Lestodelphys halli) is the sole species in genus Lestodelphys. The Patagonian opossum occurs further ... The upper molars are narrow in size, compared to any of the other living opossums. Being a member of the Didelphidae (opossums ... The general appearance of the Patagonian opossum is similar to that of mouse opossums, except they have specialized features ... Patagonian opossums have rather short fur, that are fine and soft. Their fur are usually gray, with the posterior being dark ...

... may refer to: Opossum Creek (Little Osage River), a stream in Kansas Opossum Creek (Big Creek), a stream in ... Missouri Opossum Creek (Conewago Creek tributary), a stream in Pennsylvania Opossum Branch Opossum Run This disambiguation page ...

While this condition did not affect the opossum's health in any way, mainly because opossums are nocturnal, it would ... "Heidi the cross-eyed opossum dead at three". The Local. Retrieved 28 September 2011. "Staying Alive". "Cross-eyed opossum finds ... Despite the opossum's sudden fame, the Zoo had no plans to change the upcoming exhibit to better showcase its new star. Leipzig ... "Cross-eyed opossum is Facebook hit[dead link]". The Press Association. Retrieved 12 January 2011. "A few facts about Heidi the ...

Australia Opossum Creek, a stream in Kansas Opossum Run, a stream in Ohio HMS Opossum, a series of submarines of the British ... also known as the opossum beetle Mysida, also known as opossum shrimp, group of small, shrimp-like crustaceans Opossum Bay, a ... Opossums are marsupials that belong to order Didelphimorphia in the Western Hemisphere. Opossum or opossom may also refer to: ... Shrew opossum, only 7 living marsupials species of order Paucituberculata. Colocolo opossum, also known as monito del monte, an ...

... even though the plot of that movie was very different from the facts of Opossum. Smith, Kevin (2012). "Operation Opossum: The ... Operation Opossum was a World War II raid undertaken by Australia's Z Special Unit in 1945 on the island of Ternate near Borneo ... Operation Opossum at Z Special Unit "The Official History of the Operations and Administration of] Special Operations - ...

The Brazilian gracile opossum (Gracilinanus microtarsus) is a species of small opossum from Brazil. Brazilian gracile opossums ... Most Brazilian gracile opossums do not survive for much longer than a year, but some can reach two years of age. Gardner, A. ( ... The Brazilian gracile opossum is found only in Brazil, being endemic to the south-eastern parts of the country, from Espirito ... Gracile opossums often display reddish, dark brown or grey over most of their body, with paler, cream-colored undersides. This ...

The big-eared opossum (Didelphis aurita), also known as a saruê, is an opossum species from South America. It is found in ... Due to carrying offspring, female big-eared opossums tend to stay in smaller areas and reduce their movements. Gardner, A.L. ( ... This species, which was considered a population of the common opossum (D. marsupialis) for some time, was originally described ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to Big-eared Opossum. facts and pictures at Animal Diversity Web Diogo Loretto, & Marcus ...

... (Caluromys derbianus), or the Central American woolly opossum, is an opossum found in deciduous and ... The IUCN classifies this opossum as least concern. Derby's woolly opossum is one of the three members of Caluromys, and is ... After feeding, the opossum will lick the forepaws and use them to clean its face; they can also be used to clean the flanks, ... Derby's woolly opossum is the largest in its genus, with a total length of 60 to 70 centimetres (24 to 28 in) and weight ...

The Guahiba gracile opossum (Cryptonanus guahybae) is a species of opossum in the family Didelphidae. It is endemic to southern ... Opossums, Endemic fauna of Brazil, Environment of Rio Grande do Sul, Marsupials of South America, Mammals of Brazil, Mammals ...

The Unduavi gracile opossum (Cryptonanus unduaviensis) is a species of opossum in the family Didelphidae. It is native to ... Opossums, Endemic fauna of Bolivia, Marsupials of South America, Mammals of Bolivia, Mammals described in 1931, All stub ...

The big lutrine opossum (Lutreolina crassicaudata), also called little water opossum, thick-tailed opossum and coligrueso, is a ... Like all opossums, it is a marsupial. The big lutrine opossum ("lutrine" means "otter-like" and "crass" meaning "thick, fat" ... "lutrine opossum"), is in fact a distinct species, Massoia's lutrine opossum (Lutreolina massoia). As its name suggests, the big ... The big lutrine opossum builds tight nests made of grass and reeds or utilize abandoned armadillo or viscacha burrows. With a ...

The one-striped opossum (Monodelphis unistriata) is a possibly extinct opossum species from South America. It is known only ... "Single-striped Opossum". Edge of Existence. v t e (Articles with short description, Short description is different from ... Opossums, Marsupials of South America, Mammals of Argentina, Mammals of Brazil, Critically endangered animals, Critically ...

... (Marmosa alstoni), also known as Alston's opossum, is a medium-sized pouchless marsupial of the family ... Opossums, Marsupials of Central America, Mammals of Colombia, Mammals described in 1900, All stub articles, Marsupial stubs). ...

The chacoan gracile opossum (Cryptonanus chacoensis) is a species of opossum in the family Didelphidae. It is native to ... Opossums, Marsupials of South America, Marsupials of Argentina, Mammals of Brazil, Mammals of Paraguay, Gran Chaco, Mammals ...

The grayish mouse opossum is an unusually small opossum, measuring 20 to 35 cm (7.9 to 13.8 in) in total length, including an ... The grayish mouse opossum (Tlacuatzin canescens) is a species of opossum endemic to Mexico. It is the sole species in the genus ... The grayish mouse opossum is solitary and semiarboreal, being more terrestrial in its habits than other mouse opossums. They ... A nocturnal animal, the grayish mouse opossum spends the day in nests, generally in forks or hollows of trees, bushes or cacti ...