Order Didelphimorphia (Opossums)

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Order Didelphimorphia (Opossums) Paul Dunay Wildlife and Fisheries Biology Keystone College March 21, 2011

Opossum vs. Possum Brushtail Possum Virginia Opossum Water Opossum Ringtail Possum

Basic Facts Largest order of marsupials in W. Hemisphere Generally solitary, slow moving, and nocturnal Most species are omnivores or opportunity eaters Long and scaly prehensile tail Length = 3 to 20 inches (7.5 to 50 cm) Weight = 5 to 14 pounds (2.3 to 6.4 kg)

Non-Syndactylous Feet

Dental formula is 5/4, 1/1, 3/3, 4/4 = 50

Baby Opossums

Playing Possum

Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Water Opossum (Chironectes minimus)

Gray Four-eyed Opossum (Philander opossum)

Sources How stuff works Animal Encyclopedia and Diversity