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The Opossum

By Jake. The Opossum. Opossum Description. Length-Size of a house cat Weight- between 4 and 12 pounds Coloring – black and white S pecial features- long pink nose, long scaly tail, and no fur on it’s ears. . Opossum and their young. G estation period- 13 days An Opossum is born live.

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The Opossum

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  1. By Jake The Opossum

  2. Opossum Description • Length-Size of a house cat • Weight- between 4 and 12 pounds • Coloring – black and white • Special features- long pink nose, long scaly tail, and no fur on it’s ears.

  3. Opossum and their young • Gestation period- 13 days • An Opossum is born live. • Number of offspring- 2 liters every year and up 18 young. • The Opossum is the only marsupial in North America.

  4. The Opossum is a • Omnivore • Mammal • Warm blooded • Marsupial

  5. AnOpossum's Habitat • Biome- • Rainfall- • Elevation- 3,000 ft • Plants in the biome • Grasses • Fruit • Other animals in the biome • Coyote • Dog • Distribution Map

  6. An Opossum's Adaptations • A opossum is adapted for eat garbage • A opossum is adapted for protecting itself from other animals by 50 sharp teeth and claws. • A opossum maintains its body temperature by its fur.

  7. Interesting Facts • Opossum. • Opossum have 50 sharp teeth • Opossum play dead.

  8. The End

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