Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)
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About Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Mammals
- Order: Opossums
- Family: Opossums
The Virginia opossum, also known as the North American opossum, is a member of the opossum family found from southern Canada to northern Costa Rica, making it the northernmost marsupial in the world. Commonly referred to simply as the possum, it is a solitary nocturnal animal about the size of a domestic cat, and a successful opportunist.
Source: Wikipedia