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Scientific Name:

Didelphis Virgininana

Street Name:

Opossum

Profile:

Typically the size of a house cat with a long pointed face

Round and Hairless ears

Maximum length: 40”

Weight: 6 to 7 pounds

Unique paw print on the hind foot that looks like a distorted hand print

Typical MO:

Raiding of garbage cans, bird feeders and pet food

Favorite Foods:

Insects and Carrion

Reproduction cycle:

Mating occurs in January through July

Young are born 13 days after mating

Average litter size: 2 to 3 litters of 7 young per year

Disease Threat:

High risk for rabies

Community Service:

Assist in insect pest management

 


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