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Kingdom   Animal
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Class   Mammal
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Group  Opossum
Species  Virginia Opossum
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Date Updated   Mon Jul 6 10:36:44 2015
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- The Virginia Opossum is also known as the North American Opossum.
- The Virginia Opossum's range is expanding in North America.
- The Virginia Opossum benefits from human habitats.
- The Virginia Opossum is a true onmivore.
- The Virginia Opossum is the largest American marsupial.
- When threatened the Virginia Opossum will feign death.
- When feigning death, Virginia Opossums will lie immobile on their side for up to six hours.
- The Virginia Opossum is nocturnal.
- Virginia Opossums spend most of their time on the ground, but they are good climbers.
- Virginia Opossums swim strongly.
- Newborn Virginia Opossums will stay in their mother's pouch about 70 days.
- Virginia Opossums will eat many things, such as grubs and eggs, flowers, fruits and carrion.
- The Virginia Opossum has fur that varies from red, brown, or black.
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