Opposum

House cat size. Grizzled white above; long white hairs cover black-tipped fur below. In some areas, individuals may appear grayish or blackish. Long, naked prehensile tail. Head and throat whitish; ears large, naked, black with pinkish tips. Legs short; first toe of hindfoot opposable (thumb-like) and lacks claw. Female has fur-lined abdominal pouch. L 25–40" (645–1,017 mm); T 10 1/8–21" (255–535 mm); HF 1 7/8–3 1/8" (48–80 mm); Wt 4– 14 lb (1.8–6.3 kg).

Breeding After 12–13 day gestation, 1–14 young attach themselves to mother’s nipples for 2 months; 2 or 3 litters per year.