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Opossums

Opossums. By Esther and Olivia M. Opossums. What opossums look like. Opossums are a magnificent animal. They have a grayish-white coat of under-fur. Their feet have thumb-like toes. Their 4-15 pounds. They are also short legged. Baby opossums.

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Opossums

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  1. Opossums By Esther and Olivia M. Opossums

  2. What opossums look like Opossums are a magnificent animal. They have a grayish-white coat of under-fur. Their feet have thumb-like toes. Their 4-15 pounds. They are also short legged.

  3. Baby opossums The mother has 20 or more babies that look nothing like their mother. 10 of the babies could fit in a teaspoon and baby opossums are called Joeys.

  4. Were opossums live Opossums live in North America, they are found in farmland, grasslands, urban and suburban areas, near water, in nests, hollow trees, or in a burrow. They can also be found under decks and houses.

  5. The opossum’s diet It eats mealworms, crickets, slugs, snails, berries, veggies, larvae, and garbage. It’s prey are Rattle snakes.

  6. Opossum’s predators Opossum’s predators are bobcats, coyotes, and great horned owls.

  7. Super protective They protect themselves by playing dead and letting out a horrible smell.

  8. The lifespan of an opossum They live 2-4 years.

  9. Awesome opossum This animal is special because their tails are awesome. It has no skin on it.

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