Opossum: Understanding North America’s Only Marsupial

Opossums are adaptable marsupials with unique traits like prehensile tails and a diverse diet, thriving across the Americas.
Opossums are adaptable marsupials with unique traits like prehensile tails and a diverse diet, thriving across the Americas.
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