Characteristics: Opossums are marsupials and carry their young
in a pouch like kangaroos. Nocturnal omnivores, they will eat
virtually everything. Opossums are also scavengers. They clear
our streets and yards of dead animals and rotten fruit. They
love garbage and compost piles. Predators: Their main predators
are man and the car. Others include dogs, coyotes, and owls.
Habitat: Comfortable in both the wilderness and urban settings,
opossums thrive in virtually every corner of North America and
can be found in every neighborhood across the country. They den
in trees, root hollows, under sheds, in basements and attics and
under debris piles. Reproduction: Birthing and rearing begins in
January and runs through July. Opossums may have two litters
each year, so the birthing and rearing season is virtually
continual. Fight or Flight Zone: An opossum’s fight or flight
zone is very limited and varies based on the animal’s
attentiveness to its surroundings. If you are standing still and
an opossum is looking for fo