Opossum

Backround Information__//** Opossums are the only marsupial mammal in north america. They live 2-5 years long.their body tempature is 95 dagrees. A long time ago, opossums were a favorite game animal in the U.S. The opossum lived 70 to 80 million years ago. That makes it the oldest surviving mammal They are as big as a cat. They weigh 3 ounces or more. the habitat that the opossums live in are in forests of central and south america. only a few live in North America.
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A opossum eats 90% kitty chow and 10% raw beef liver. They will also eat fruit, and berries. Opossums have 5-8 babies at a tims but sometimes have more. As the are marsupials, the have a pouch for there babies. babie opposums are born much faster then other mammals. Opossums can have rabies and can have fleas, just like a normal pet [like a dog]. But that is kind of rare. They usually have no diseases. Paula Arms, [360] 274-4003, 9AM to 8PM., Pacific tTme Patty Stewart,cell [270] 315-5720 4PM to 11PM., Central Time Janice Hughlett, [410] 233-1102 after 6PM Eastern Time
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