Photo: Mary Gartshore |
Opossum
Although this unique animal is
a traditional inhabitant of the southeastern United States,
recent observations indicate that this slow moving animal
is now becoming well established within the Carolinian zone
and even beyond in Canada. The opossum is a marsupial which
means that although the young are born live, they continue
to develop in the mother's pouch after their birth. The diet
of an opossum varies and can include small mammals, birds,
eggs, insects, and fruit. The opossum can usually be found
in wooded areas, swamps, along streams or lakeshores, and
like the flying squirrel, often makes its home in hollow trees
or logs.
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