Opossums are medium animals. Measuring 15-20 inches long and weighing 4-12 pounds. As adults, opossums are about the size of a house cat.
Opossum Appearance
Opossums have coarse, grey fur and a long tail that resembles a snake due to its scales.
Opossum Habitat
Opossums live in North and South America., They can live in forests, grassy area, and even cities. They like to stay near water like ponds, rivers, and swamps.
Opossum Reproduction
Opossums are marsupials, meaning they give birth to very tiny, underdeveloped babies after a short pregnancy of just 12-13 days.
Possum Size
The brushtail possum’s head and body length are 35–55 cm and its tails are 25–40 cm long. It weighs between 1.2 and 4.5.
Possum Appearance
Australian possum has a round body shape and thick fur, which is often golden in color, which is called the golden brushtail possum.
Possum Habitat
Possums live in Australia and nearby islands like New Guinea. They like forests where they can climb trees to find food. Sometimes, they also live in small caves or rock shelters.
Possum Reproduction
After a short pregnancy of about 16-18 days, the tiny, underdeveloped babies are born. These babies are hairless and blind.