Possum Fun Facts

What type of animal is an opossum?

• Mammal

• Reptile

• Bird

• Insect

Where are opossums native to?

• North America

• Australia

• Asia

• South America

An opossum is a marsupial. What does that mean?

• It carries its babies in a pouch

• It has a long, rat like tail

• It is blind

• It is an invasive species

Opossums eat what dangerous thing to humans?

• ticks

• spiders

• rats

• snakes

What is a possum's dominant sense?

• Hearing & Smelling

• Seeing & touching

• Seeing only

• Tasting

What is one fun fact about possums that's true?

• They are immune to snake venom

• They only eat dogs and cats

• They are an invasive species to America

• They have great vision

What is another example of a marsupial?

• kangaroo

• Dog

• Cat

• Tortoise

How many teeth does an opossum have?

• 50

• 42, same as a dog

• 74, same as an armadillo

• 22

Why do opossums have a hairless tail?

• It acts as a fifth appendage (arm or leg)

• It helps them pick up food

• It helps them to sense vibrations better

• It is not useful at all

Are opossums and possums the same thing?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• I think?