Oppossum

Name: Oppossum           

Scientific Name: Didelphis virginiana           

Endangered Status: Stable           

Info: Florida's only marsupial, a mammal having a pouch for carrying the young, is the Virginia opossum. Opossums have grayish-white fur and are about the size of a house cat. They have long naked tails, small naked ears, and a pointed snout. Opossums prefer woodlands with lots of cover and nearby water. They are also common in urban areas, as they are attracted to almost any type of available food, including garbage, pet food, or cultivated fruits and vegetables.                                                                                                

Sightings: Walker's Landing, Drummond Point Park, Nature Center all at Dark