Didelphis virginiana (Virginia opossum)
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Didelphimorphia |
| Family | Didelphidae |
| Genus | Didelphis |
| Species | Didelphis virginiana |
| Common | Virginia opossum |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Habitat | Generalist. Urban in NW (Native to southeast U.S. Introduced to Pacific Northwest) |
| Description | Heavy-set body about the size of a large house cat, with a long head, pointed snout and long whiskers. Tail is long, prehensile, and tapers with a scaly appearance. Females have a fur-lined pouch. |
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| Notes | Links to more species information:
Smithsonian Animal Diversity Web |