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Didelphis virginiana
Female Opossum with young
Wooded riparian area located on MWSU campus
Spotted on Jun 24, 2013
Submitted on Aug 8, 2013
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Fun fact! Newborn opossums measure just 14 mm - about the size of a honeybee, and weigh 0.16 g (0.0056 oz). Litters of up to 25 have been recorded, though 6 to 9 young are typical – just as well opossums have thirteen nipples!
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