61. Pet Opossums - How To Information | EHow.com Pet opossums, how to articles and videos including How To Feed a Pet Opossum, Sell a Pet Opossum, Sell a Pet Opossum and much more! http://www.ehow.com/articles_4861-pet-opossums.html

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62. National Opossum Society The National Opossum Society is a notfor-profit charity, dedicated to educating ourselves and sharing knowledge with others on all aspects of the proper http://www.opossum.org/

The National Opossum Society welcomes you to the world of the Virginia opossum! If you are visiting us because you have found orphans, or an injured opossum, please see our ORPHAN PAGE. Information for Rehabilitators The Importance of Proper Diet Finding a Veterinarian to Help ... Positions of the National Opossum Society NEW! Opossum Artwork for Sale! Search Our Site A Short Quiz ... What animal goes on a honeymoon, and 13 days later gives birth? It lived during the age of dinosaurs: fossil remains have been found from 70 million years ago. It can eat almost anything. It loves to eat insects (beetles, cockroaches, and so forth). It eats snails and slugs. It catches and eats roof rats. It also eats cat food, dog food, people food. It has thumbs on its hind feet! It is very quiet, although it can make some sounds. Learning and discrimination tests rank it above dogs, and more on the level of pigs. Give Up? More clues... It does not have a territory, but is always on the move, going to wherever the food is. Females stay in a smaller area while they care for their young. It puts up a terrific bluff if cornered and can give the appearance of being really good at defending itself. NOTE: it is

63. The Opossum: Our Marvelous Marsupial, The Social Loner A personal look at the opossum. http://www.wildliferescueleague.org/report/opossum.html

The Opossum: Our Marvelous Marsupial, The Social Loner Wildlife Rescue League's Rescue Report Some time ago, when I first moved into my house and started to remove a huge brush pile in my backyard, I had the fright of my life! There was this scraggly, rat-like animal, with lips drawn back in what it looked like a grin, revealing what appeared to be a huge number of needle-sharp teeth. Beady black eyes stared at me, its mouth drooled, and it was hissing at me - it looked like a mini dinosaur. I had encountered my first opossum! I was frightened but fascinated, and after I realized that the opossum seemed to live in the brush pile, I started to watch it on a regular basis, and began to worry when it did not appear for several nights during inclement weather. I called it Dino. One day I was fortunate enough to observe as Dino was either building or refurbishing its nest, using its prehensile (gripping) tail. It removed leaves from its mouth with its forepaws and passed them back to a position in front of its thighs. Next, its hind feet slid the leaves along into a loop in its tail. This sequence was repeated at least eight times, until the loop was filled and deposited in the brush pile. This continued for some time until I was noticed - then Dino disappeared into the brush pile and I left. One day when Dino was sitting in my birdfeeder dining on birdseed, I quickly peeked into the brush pile to look at the nest. It was made of leaves, and had pieces of paper and rags in it. While Dino was a resident in my yard, the mouse and rat problem that comes with living near a creek disappeared, and I am hopeful that another Dino will take up residence in my yard soon.

64. Virginia Opossum (Didelphis Virginiana) . A mammal about the size of a terrier dog, with long, scaly, prehensile tail;......Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana). Photo by John L. Tveten. http://www.nsrl.ttu.edu/tmot1/didevirg.htm

The Mammals of Texas - Online Edition Virginia Opossum Order Didelphimoria : Family Didelphidae Didelphis virginiana Kerr Description. A mammal about the size of a terrier dog, with long, scaly, prehensile tail; short, black, leathery ears; long, slender snout; five toes on each foot, the "big toe" on hind foot lacking a claw, thumblike and opposable; soles naked; pouch for young developed during breeding season on abdomen of female; pelage of long guard hairs and short soft underfur; two color phases — (1) grayish and (2) blackish; basal fourth or more of tail black, terminal section whitish; legs and feet blackish, toes often white or whitish. Dental formula: I 5/4, C 1/1, Pm 3/3, M 4/4 X 2 = 50. External measurements of males average: total length, 782 mm; tail, 324 mm; hind foot, 66 mm; of females, 710-320-63. Weight, 1.8-4.5 kg; males are usually larger and heavier than females. Distribution in Texas.

65. Opossum, Opossum Profile, Facts, Information, Photos, Pictures, Sounds, Habitats Get opossum profile, facts, information, photos, pictures, sounds, habitats, reports, news, and more from National Geographic. http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/opossum.html

Site Index Subscriptions Shop Newsletters ... Catalog Quick Shop Sign up for free Newsletters Once a month get new photos and expert tips. Sign up advertisement Animals Animals Main Amphibians Birds ... A-Z Opossum Didelphia virginiana An opossum peeking around the stump of a tree Photograph by Hope Ryden Opossum Profile There are more than 60 different species of opossum, which are often called possums. The most notable is the Virginia opossum or common opossum—the only marsupial (pouched mammal) found in the United States and Canada. Opossums are scavengers, and they often visit human homes or settlements to raid garbage cans, dumpsters, and other containers. They are attracted to carrion and can often be spotted near roadkill. Opossums also eat grass, nuts, and fruit. They will hunt mice, birds, insects, worms, snakes, and even chickens. These animals are most famous for "playing possum." When threatened by dogs, foxes, or bobcats, opossums sometimes flop onto their sides and lie on the ground with their eyes closed or staring fixedly into space. They extend their tongues and generally appear to be dead. This ploy may put a predator off its guard and allow the opossum an opportunity to make its escape. Opossums are excellent tree climbers and spend much of their time aloft. They are aided in this by sharp claws, which dig into bark, and by a long prehensile (gripping) tail that can be used as an extra limb. Opossums nest in tree holes or in dens made by other animals.

66. ADW: Didelphis Virginiana: Pictures Virginia opossum Didelphis virginiana, Virginia opossum Didelphis virginiana, Virginia opossum Didelphis virginiana. Virginia opossum Didelphis virginiana http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/pictures/Didelphis_virginian

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67. Virginia Opossum (Didelphis Virginiana) Information about the Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana), a species found in the State of Texas. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/oposum/

Main Content Home Print Friendly Regulations ... Doing Business Search Virginia Opossum ( Didelphis virginiana) TPWD Description Opossums are cat-sized mammals with a pointed snout, grayish fur, small ears, and a long, scaly tail. It can use its tail to hang from tree branches, and it has paws with opposable "thumbs." Males are usually larger and heavier than females. Life History The opossum is active only at night, and is a solitary animal. They have an eclectic diet and will eat both plants and animals, including rodents, young rabbits, birds, insects, crustaceans, frogs, fruits and berries, and vegetables. Females usually have two litters a year. The babies are born after just 11-12 days, and are about the size of a honeybee. They are blind, furless, and do not look anything like adult opossums. After they are born, they crawl all by themselves into unaided into its mother's pouch and immediately begin to nurse. Soon after it begins to nurse, the nipple swells and completely fills the baby opossum's mouth, causing it to be firmly attached it to its mother. It remains attached until it is about 7 weeks old, at which time it has grown large enough to detach itself. This unusual adaptation helps make up for the short gestation period. Many opossums die during the first year of their life, and adults usually live only about two years in the wild. Habitat Opossums are primarily woodland creatures, but are also frequently found in prairies, marshes, and farmlands. Although they prefer to live in hollow trees and logs, opossums will also shelter in woodpiles, rock piles, crevices in cliffs, under buildings, in attics, and in abandoned underground burrows dug by other animals.

68. Nebraska Game And Parks Commission - Wildlife Species Guide - Opossum Facts on the distribution, habitat, diet, and behavior of this mammal. http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/wildlife/opossum.asp

NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION Thursday, May 29, 2008 HOME Fishing Hunting State Parks Boating Your browser does not support script home wildlife Nebraska Wildlife Species Guide Beaver Bobcat Black Bear Coyote ... Bighorn Sheep Opossum Distribution Habitat Foods Mortality ... Importance Description Opossums are a member of the order Marsupialia, a primitive group of mammals found most commonly in Australia. Kangaroos, koalas and wombats are other wellknown marsupials. The Virginia opossum is among the most primitive and generalized of marsupials. Its closest relative is the Central] American opossum. An adult opossum is 2 to 3 feet long and weighs between 4 and 12 pounds. It has an elongated snout, a pink nose, black eyes and prominent, naked black ears. Its head is usually white and its coarse body fur is mostly grayish white but tends to be darker on its legs. An opossum is well-adapted for climbing. Its feet are plantigrade (shaped so the opossum walks of the sole of its foot with the heel touching the ground) and its toes are dexterous (skillful, like fingers). Its hind feet have a toe that resembles a thumb and makes them look somewhat like human hands. Its naked, scaly tail is able to wrap around and grasp limbs and can support the animal's full weight for short penods. The opossum's skull has 50 teeth, the highest number found in any mammal.

69. Managing Opossum Problems Opossum The opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is a house cat sized mammal (4 14 Ibs.) with moderately long fur that ranges in color from white to dark gray. http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/ag/wildlife/possum.html

Programs Annual Crop Report Pesticides Certified Farmer's Markets ... Staff Avoiding Wildlife Problems Managing Opossum Problems The opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is a house cat sized mammal (4 -14 Ibs.) with moderately long fur that ranges in color from white to dark gray. The fur is frequently darker on the legs and lighter on the back. Its face is long and pointed with dark, rounded, paper-thin, hairless ears. Opossums have 50 teeth, more than any other North American mammal. The tail is hairless, scaly and prehensile. They have five toes on each foot and the inside toe on the hind foot is opposable. Opossums have expanded their range to include all of California. Biology Opossums are the only marsupials (pouched mammals) in North America. They breed from January through November and produce two litters per year. The undeveloped young are born 13 days after mating. They crawl to the female pouch (marsupium) and attach themselves to one of the 7-13 teats. Development continues in the pouch for 7 - 8 weeks. Young opossums will stay with the female until they are weaned at about 4 months of age. Except for females with young, opossums are solitary animals. Opossums are omnivores and eat a wide variety of foods including fruits, vegetables, nuts, meat, eggs, insects, carrion, pet food, and garbage. They are found in many different habitats from woodlands to highly developed residential areas. In urban areas, they have been found living in attics, garages, chimneys, woodpiles, under houses or decks, or in any place that offers protection. Although they are very common in urban areas, opossums are not often seen due to their nocturnal habits.

70. Virginia Opossum Printout- EnchantedLearning.com Virginia Opossum Printout. The Virginia Opossum, Didelphis virginiana, is the only marsupial from North America. This pouched mammal has a hairless, http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/marsupial/Vaopossumprintout.sh

Advertisement. EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. Click here to learn more. Become a member of Enchanted Learning. Site subscriptions last 12 months. Click here for more information on site membership. $20.00/year or other amount (directly by Credit Card $20.00/year or other amount (via PayPal $20.00/year or other amount (for sending a check by mail $20.00/year or other amount (for subscribing by school purchase order As a thank-you bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. (Already a member? Click here. EnchantedLearning.com More Mammal Printouts EnchantedLearning.com Virginia Opossum Animal Printouts Label Me! Printouts The Virginia Opossum ( Didelphis virginiana ) is the only living marsupial from North America. It is common in the eastern USA and has spread north and west. This large opossum lives in deciduous forests and prairies Virginia Opossums are nocturnal (most active at night). They sleep during the day in a den in a hollow tree or in an abandoned rodent burrow.

71. Opossum Information on this species, the only marsupial in the United States, including a description, its habits, foods and reproduction. http://www.holoweb.com/cannon/opossum.htm

Opossums are a member of the order Marsupialia, a primitive group of mammals found most commonly in Australia. Kangaroos, koalas and wombats are other wellknown marsupials. The Virginia opossum is among the most primitive and generalized of marsupials. Its closest relative is the Centra] American opossum. An adult opossum is 2 to 3 feet long and weighs between 4 and 12 pounds. It has an elongated snout, a pink nose, black eyes and prominent, naked black ears. Its head is usually white and its coarse body fur is mostly grayish white but tends to be darker on its legs. An opossum is well-adapted for climbing. Its feet are plantigrade (shaped so the opossum walks of the sole of its foot with the heel touching the ground) and its toes are dexterous (skillful, like fingers). Its hind feet have a toe that resembles a thumb and makes them look somewhat like human hands. Its naked, scaly tail is able to wrap around and grasp limbs and can support the animal's full weight for short penods. The opossum's skull has 50 teeth, the highest number found in any mammal.

72. NatureWorks -Virginia Opossum Detailed description including photographs, range, habitat, diet, and behavior. http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/opossum.htm

Virginia Opossum - Didelphis virginiana Characteristics Range Habitat Diet ... Behavior Classification Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Didelphimorpha Family: Didelphidae Genus: Didelphis Click on the images for a larger view. Characteristics The Virginia opossum is North America's only marsupial . A marsupial is an animal with a pouch, like a kangaroo or a koala. The opossum has been around for at least 70 million years and is one of Earth's oldest surviving mammals! The opossum is about the size of a large house cat. It has a triangular head and a long pointed nose. It has grayish fur everywhere but on its ears, feet and tail. Its tail is prehensile . A prehensile tail is adapted for grasping and wrapping around things like tree limbs. The opossum can hang from its tail for a short time. Some people think opossums hang from their tails and sleep. They don't. Their tails aren't strong enough to hold them for that long! The opossum has opposable hallux . A hallux is like a thumb. The opossum's "thumbs" are on its rear feet. The hallux helps it grasp branches when it climbs. The opossum doesn't hibernate in the winter. It will often hole up during very cold weather because it runs the risk of getting frostbite on its hairless ears, tail and toes.

73. Rat Opossum --  Britannica Online Encyclopedia Britannica online encyclopedia article on rat opossum any of several South American marsupial mammals of the family Caenolestidae. http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9062755/rat-opossum

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74. Animal Tracks - Opossum (Didelphis Virginiana) Diagrams and photos of tracks, basic facts, personal notes, and information about opossum babies. http://www.bear-tracker.com/opossum.html

Opossum Didelphis virginiana Opossum Tracks Opossum tracks in sand. Front foot at top and right hind foot on the bottom. The hind print partially covers the front one. Opossum trail pattern diagram. Natural History of Opossums Opossums are the only North American marsupials. A marsupial is an animal with a pouch, like a kangaroo. Opossums have pointed noses and naked tails. They are the only North American mammals with prehensile (grasping) tails. The tail is used to assist in climbing. It also stores extra fat reserves, enabling the animal to survive lean times. Opossums have opposable thumbs on their hind feet which help them to grip branches and climb. They are the only non-primates with opposable thumbs. Opossums have the most teeth of any North American mammal. In the trail pattern at left, the two tracks, front and hind, overlap each other. Because the tracks are doubled, the trail can look like that of a much larger animal. Early morning is the best time to find their tracks. The trails in fine, dry soil tend to age quickly, especially along riparian areas. Opossums can be found in many environments, including cities and wilderness. They are opportunistic feeders and can utilize many of the scraps people throw away, thus they are often found raiding pet food dishes and garbage cans. When baby opossums are born, each one weighs 1/200 of an ounce, is less than ½ inch long, and lacks fully developed hind limbs. Up to 14 young are born after only 12 to 13 days of gestation. Of these 14 young, only about nine survive. The entire litter could fit into a teaspoon. They climb into the mother's pouch, where they remain for about ten weeks. When they are big enough, they ride around on their mother's back.

75. Illinois Furbearer Guide: Opossum Opossum photo by Bob Gress An adult opossum is about the same size as a house cat, but with much shorter legs. Total length ranges from 24 to 33 inches. http://dnr.state.il.us/orc/wildlife/furbearers/opossum.htm

Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor DNR Links About DNR Agency Offices Get Involved Grant Info ... State Museums Search DNR Illinois [IL Search Tips] Opossum - Scientific name Didelphis virginiana Habitat Habits Foods Reproduction ... Conservation An adult opossum is about the same size as a house cat, but with much shorter legs. Total length ranges from 24 to 33 inches. Adults weigh from 6 to 15 pounds. Males are usually larger than females. The opossum has a narrow, tapered head with a pointed muzzle, pink nose, black eyes and bluish-black ears that lack hair and look leathery. The long, scaly tail is black near the base and fades to a yellowish white or pale pink about one fourth of the way to the tip. Both the front and hind feet have five white or pink toes. The inner toe of each hind foot is clawless and thumb-like. The dense, woolly underfur of most opossums is creamy white with grayish tips. The long outer hairs are dark gray or black. This combination gives most opossums a grizzled gray appearance. A few are almost black while others are very pale gray or nearly white. Opossums are common and found throughout Illinois. They tend to be most abundant in the southern part of the state, especially along the Wabash, Mississippi and Ohio rivers. High numbers also occur in some urban areas. Populations can exceed 200 opossums per square mile in favorable habitats. On a seasonal basis, numbers are lowest in late winter. They peak in midsummer with the influx of young from second litters.

76. Opossum - MSN Encarta Opossum, common name for any of 77 marsupial mammals found only in the Western Hemisphere. The opossum ranges in length from 17 to 104 cm (7 to 41 http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761560747/opossum.html

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