The Opossum: Its Amazing Story

THE OPOSSUM: ITS AMAZING STORY The opossum (Didelphis virginiana Kerr) was the first marsupial discovered by Western Europeans and is the only marsupial found in the United States. In spite of its fascina-tion to scientists, the opossum is one of the most misunderstood mammals native to this country. This is due in part to its physical appearance. ................
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