Opossum

From Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge:

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Opossums are the only marsupials native to United States. Like kangaroos, when their babies are born, they climb into a special pouch to continue to grow. Opossums are active during the winter, relying on their dens to stay warm at night. 

Photo: Opossum by USFWS.




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