OPOSSUM
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OPOSSUMS
There are several dozen different species of opossum, which are often
called possums in North America. The most notable is the Virginia
opossum or common opossum—the only marsupial (pouched mammal) found
in the United States and Canada.
OPOSSUMS
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/opossums
National
Opossum
Society
https://www.opossum.org/
Opossum Society of
the United States
https://opossumsocietyus.org/
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POSSUMS
Phalangeriformes
Phalangeriformes, or possums, any of a number of arboreal marsupial
species native to Australia, New Guinea, and Sulawesi.
Phalangeriformes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalangeriformes
Common brushtail possum
Common brushtail possum Trichosurus vulpecula, a common possum in
Australian urban areas, invasive in New Zealand.
Common brushtail possum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_brushtail_possum
Common ringtail possum
Common ringtail possum Pseudocheirus peregrinus, also
common in Australian urban areas, absent from New Zealand.
Common ringtail possum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_ringtail_possum
Phalangeridae
Phalangeridae (possums and cuscuses), a family of marsupials native
to Australia and New Guinea containing most of the species referred
to as "possums" in Australia.
Phalangeridae
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalangeridae
Opossum
Opossum, or possum, an order (Didelphimorphia) of marsupials native
to the Americas.
Opossum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opossum
Common opossum
Common opossum, native to Central and South America.
Common opossum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_opossum
Virginia opossum
Virginia opossum, native to North America.
Virginia opossum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_opossum
Possum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Possum
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ABOUT
OPOSSUMS
The opossum is a medium-sized mammal, about the size of a house cat,
with gray to black fur, a pink nose, naked ears, and an almost hairless
prehensile tail (able to grasp, hold or wrap around). They are North
America’s only marsupial. They are solitary, slow moving animals who are
most active at night, when they wander randomly in search for food.
Although they are excellent climbers and have been known to live in tree
cavities, they prefer to den on the ground in old woodchuck burrows,
brush/wood piles, and even in spaces under decks or patios. Opossums are
omnivorous and are beneficial to humans because they cause very little
damage and they consume undesirable insects, snails, and slugs.
The many beneficial qualities of opossums include:
Keeping neighborhoods clear of unwanted pests like
cockroaches, rats, and mice.
Reducing the Lyme disease carrying tick population,
eating nearly 95% that cross their path.
Resistance to snake venom, and eat venomous species.
An extremely low risk of contracting rabies!
Keeping gardens blooming by eating snails, slugs,
and fallen, overripe fruit.
About Opossums
https://www.mspca.org/animal_protection/about-opossums/?fbclid=IwAR1IFLEsgV53tsELC7ofkePxISvZa-FpBGBXj5tGaV6o_iUpLo1GnHqgB9Y
7 Fascinating Facts
About Opossums You
May Not Have Known
https://www.farmersalmanac.com/opossum-facts-27732
How to Get
Rid of Possums
From Your Property
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-get-rid-of-possums-5191884
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OPOSSUM
vs.
POSSUM
Opossums and possums are different animals. Opossums live in
North and South America, while possums live in Australia and
other countries.
Opossum vs. Possum
Is It the Same Animal?
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/opossum-vs-possum/
Benefits Of Opossums:
Are Possums Good
To Have Around
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/benefits-of-opossums.htm
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OPOSSUM
POSSUM
LINKS
10 Surprising Facts
About Possums That
Prove They Aren’t Pests
https://littlethings.com/pets/possum-facts
13 Facts About Opossums
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/544902/facts-about-opossums
15 Things You Didn't
Know About Opossums
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/15-answers-about-opossums-dangerous-pests-or-useful-helpers.html
Are Opossums Dangerous?
https://www.pestkeen.com/are-opossums-dangerous/
Difference Between
Opossums and Possums
(With Table)
https://askanydifference.com/difference-between-opossums-and-possums/
The Difference Between
Opossum vs. Possum Is
Not Just One Letter
https://prowritingaid.com/opossum-vs-possum
Facts About the
Common Opossum
https://www.livescience.com/56182-opossum-facts.html
Is It Possum or Opossum?
What are the differences?
https://www.terminix.com/blog/home-garden/possum-vs-opossum-differences/
Learn about opossums
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/learn-about-opossums
OPOSSUM REMOVAL
https://www.pestscontrols.com/wildlife/?hl=Opossum&matchtype=b&keyword=Get%20Rid%20of%20Opossum&device=c&adposition=&network=o&msclkid=df9942f74e021a6f7a6d208f68f6b0ae&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=S-Wildlife&utm_term=Get%20Rid%20of%20Opossum&utm_content=Get%20Rid%20of%20Opossum
OPOSSUMS
https://www.havahart.com/opossum-facts
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Opossums
https://animalcorner.org/animals/opossums/
Opossums
https://a-z-animals.com/animals/opossum/
Opossums
https://animals.net/opossum/
Opossums
https://www.pestworld.org/pest-guide/nuisance-wildlife/opossums/
Opossums
https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/topic/2858
Opossum Facts,
Behavior and Habitat
https://www.motherearthnews.com/sustainable-living/nature-and-environment/opossum-facts-behavior-and-habitat-zmaz03aszgoe/
Possum Vs. Opossum:
What Is The Difference?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/possum-vs-opossum-what-is-the-difference/ar-AAWSOe7
Possum Vs Opossum
What’s The Difference?
https://northernnester.com/possum-vs-opossum/
What Is The Difference
Between A Possum
And An Opossum?
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-the-difference-between-a-possum-and-an-opossum.html
What’s the Difference?
Possum vs. Opossum
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/possum-vs-opossum/
What to do about opossums
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/what-do-about-opossums
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Animal Rights?
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CABI
https://www.cabi.org/
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https://www.animalimagegallery.org/
Animal Sake
https://animalsake.com/
MIMI
https://en.mimi.hu/index.html
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https://www.petmd.com/
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http://saburchill.com/index.html
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http://eol.org/
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