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albino Virginia Opossum

Didelphis virginiana

Description:

This is an old individual that lives in the area. Light colored individuals also are found in the area but this is the only albino. Might be genetic reasons why nobody knows.

Habitat:

Backyard

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5 Comments

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

A unique spotting!

keithp2012
keithp2012 10 years ago

I hope it does live longer it does get some people food because its so special

suzmonk
suzmonk 10 years ago

Sail on, Brother Possum ...

keithp2012
keithp2012 10 years ago

again, remember this one is old so not as heavy in weight and hair is thinner. If you look online there is photos of a baby albino opossum and they look very cute and fuzzy.

Kellyspubvista
Kellyspubvista 10 years ago

Way creepy looking. Great spotting though.

keithp2012
Spotted by
keithp2012

Austin, Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 10, 2013
Submitted on Aug 14, 2013

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