| Opossum Info: Opossums are the only North American marsupials. The females of this group typically have a
pouch on the belly where the young are carried and nourished for a time after their birth. Opossums are
2-3 feet long including the tail, and weigh 8-14 pounds as adults. They live in a variety of habitats.
They are famous for their prehensile tail, which they use for balance and grasping, and can occasionally
hang from. They are also known for "playing possum", a defense tactic of mimicking death when frightened.
The are nocturnal animals. Opossums are omnivores, and will eat almost anything, including insects, snails,
rodents, berries, fruit, grasses, leaves, carrion, pet food, and garbage. They prefer meat to vegetables.
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