Virginia opossum
Didelphis virginiana
Order
Didelphimorphia
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Animals: Didelphimorphia
Virginia opossum
Didelphis virginiana
Articles
Lifespan
How long do possums live?
Wild Virginia opossums usually live just 1.5 to 2 years, and 3 to 4 in human care. Here is why…
Diet & feeding
What do possums eat?
Virginia opossums eat almost anything: insects, fruit, small animals, carrion and rubbish. Here is what's really in their diet, the…