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    3 days ago · Opossums should not be confused with the Australasian arboreal marsupials of suborder Phalangeriformes that are also called possums because of their resemblance to the Didelphimorphia. The opossum is typically a nonaggressive animal and almost never carries the virus for rabies. [4]

  2. Jun 30, 2024 · Learn how to distinguish between possums and opossums, two similar but distinct marsupials. Find out their habitats, diets, appearances, behaviors, and more.

  3. Jul 4, 2024 · Possums are marsupial mammals that live in trees, come out at night and carry their young in a pouch in their abdomen. The largest is the cuscus weighing 7-10kg (15–22lbs).

  4. Jun 26, 2024 · New Zealand conservationists love to hate possums for killing native birds and spreading disease. But the introduced marsupials do not deserve cruel treatment just for existing, says Christchurch academic and conservationist Dr Emily Major.

  5. Jul 3, 2024 · Possums evoke images of cuddly koala-like creatures thriving in Australian forests. Opossums present a stark contrast with their sharp features and adaptability to North American landscapes.

  6. Jul 8, 2024 · Curious about what opossums and possums eat? Get ready for some surprises as we explore their super weird diet! Discover more here.

  7. Jun 21, 2024 · Darkness has fallen, billions must climb. We're looking at Australia's cute parkour inclined marsupials. But what is a possum anyway? As you'll discover, the...

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