QUICK FACTS
Name: Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana)
Where it lives: Central and North America
What it eats: Fruit, insects, small animals and carrion
With their beady eyes, big ears, hairless tails and short, stocky legs, opossums are distinctive marsupials. Despite their odd appearance, these animals have a rich evolutionary history and have remained largely unchanged for millions of years. Their remarkable ability to adapt to different environments, food sources and predators has helped them survive from the time of the dinosaurs to today.
