Virginia Opossum - North America’s Only Marsupial | Wildlife Guide #3375547 (License: Personal Use)

The Virginia opossum has coarse grayish-white fur, a hairless pink snout, and large black ears. Its long, scaly, prehensile tail aids in climbing, while its hind feet feature opposable digits for gripping branches. Native to North and Central America, it’s nocturnal, omnivorous, and known for “playing dead” when threatened.

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