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Virginia opossum

Didelphis virginiana

Habitat:

sand dunes on east shore of Lake Michigan

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4 Comments

AnnaWhipkey
AnnaWhipkey 12 years ago

the little dry paw does create an air of melancholy

AnnaWhipkey
AnnaWhipkey 12 years ago

thanks for the confirmation textless

textless
textless 12 years ago

Judging by the tail, and the little mummy hand, I'd say possum. Sad end for the the little guy, but great spooky photos for sure.

ncolley
ncolley 12 years ago

Whoa. Pretty creepy find. Any ideas?

AnnaWhipkey
Spotted by
AnnaWhipkey

Michigan, USA

Spotted on Sep 8, 2011
Submitted on Nov 9, 2011

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