Virginia Opossum

The Virginia opossum, also known as the North American opossum, is the only opossum living north of Mexico, its range extending south into Central America. It is the northernmost marsupial in the world. In the United States and Canada, it is typically called a possum, 'possum or opossum.

Lifespan: 4 years (In captivity)

Scientific name: Didelphis virginiana

Gestation period: 13 days

Trophic level: Omnivorous

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population increasing)

Length: 14 – 37 in. (Adult, Without Tail)

Mass: 1.8 – 14 lbs (Male, Adult), 0.66 – 8.2 lbs (Female, Adult)