put on your faces – virginia opossum

Posted on Nov 6, 2009 by jason

Close-up of a Virginia opossum (a.k.a. possum; Didelphis virginiana) in a tree (20081128_15297)

Virginia opossum (a.k.a. possum; Didelphis virginiana)

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11 Responses to “put on your faces – virginia opossum”

  1. Mom

    Nov 06, 2009

    Awwwwwww. How sweet! Great shot.

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    • jason

      Nov 08, 2009

      Thanks, Mom! I had to wait an hour to get the photo. I knew the opossum was in the tree, but the opossum knew I was on the ground and it stayed hidden near the top for quite some time. I almost gave up…

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  2. Mature4evr

    Nov 06, 2009

    Hmm… how rare it is to see this marsupial alive and kicking (at least in my neck of the woods).

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    • jason

      Nov 08, 2009

      Interesting that living opossums aren’t as ubiquitous in your area as they are here, Mature4evr. I’m in the middle of a city and see them all the time. Is it predators, hunting, just not a good environment for them, or something else entirely?

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  3. swamp4me

    Nov 07, 2009

    Awesome! I love opossums — even when I find them in the drawer of my oven ;-)

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    • jason

      Nov 08, 2009

      Thanks, Swampy! And it’s great to see you online again (and I hope it stays that way).

      Now you have my interest revved up. You found an opossum in your oven drawer?

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  4. Jain

    Nov 07, 2009

    Hooray for opossums! Wonderful photo! Look at those whiskers, and the opposable thumb! My mate and I rehabbed orphans for years, unique creatures!

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    • jason

      Nov 08, 2009

      That’s very cool, Jain, about doing rehab for opossums. I know most people think they’re unattractive, but I happen to find them adorable. And they’re our only marsupial, making them unique in my book.

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  5. Jill

    Nov 15, 2009

    I love this shot!! Nice!

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