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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML636774570 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
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February 15, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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Linnaeus's Mouse Opossum (Marmosa murina)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Neotropic (South America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML642965145 - Linnaeus's Mouse Opossum - Macaulay Library
© Ralph Hatt; Parauapebas, Pará, Brazil; 22 Aug 2025
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February 14, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Mexican Mouse Opossum (Marmosa mexicana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML647805799 - Mexican Mouse Opossum - Macaulay Library
© Óscar Vironchi; Ameca, Jalisco, Mexico; 28 Dec 2025
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February 1, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML635434613 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© Steven Meisel; Ramsey, Minnesota, United States; 10 May 2025
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January 31, 2026 at 6:14 AM
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January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML633289842 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© Jay McGowan; Tompkins, New York, United States; 06 Apr 2025
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January 30, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML634855179 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© William Buswell; Bristol, Massachusetts, United States; 19 Jan 2025
macaulaylibrary.org
January 26, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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New paper in Mammalia using @gbif.org mediated data:

Confirming the presence of the Bare-tailed woolly opossum, Caluromys philander (Didelphidae) in Colombia 🇨🇴

#CiteTheDOI: ✅

https://doi.org/10.1515/mammalia-2025-0070
Confirming the presence of the Bare-tailed woolly opossum, Caluromys philander (Didelphidae) in Colombia
Caluromys comprises three species of Neotropical marsupials distributed from Mexico south to Argentina. In Colombia, Caluromys derbianus and Caluromys lanatus have been reported, and the presence of C...
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January 19, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML633159889 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© William Pixler; DuPage, Illinois, United States; 25 Dec 2008
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January 18, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML636774570 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© Michael Bowen; Jackson, Michigan, United States; 30 May 2025
macaulaylibrary.org
January 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML633159889 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© William Pixler; DuPage, Illinois, United States; 25 Dec 2008
macaulaylibrary.org
January 11, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML635434613 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© Steven Meisel; Ramsey, Minnesota, United States; 10 May 2025
macaulaylibrary.org
January 4, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML635434609 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© Steven Meisel; Ramsey, Minnesota, United States; 10 May 2025
macaulaylibrary.org
December 24, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML633289814 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© Jay McGowan; Tompkins, New York, United States; 06 Apr 2025
macaulaylibrary.org
December 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML634920358 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© Mike Donaldson; Rockingham, Virginia, United States; 29 Apr 2025
macaulaylibrary.org
December 19, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML634855179 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© William Buswell; Bristol, Massachusetts, United States; 19 Jan 2025
macaulaylibrary.org
December 15, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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It's cold and flu season here in the Northern Hemisphere - this cute #opossum says, "don't forget to wash your hands well...and often!"😀 🧼 🚿 🤧 👐 😷 🐾 🌬️ 🫖 🦠 🧬 🧪 🧫 💉 🩺 💊 🩻 #Mammalia #Marsupialia #Didelphimorphia #Didelphidae #Didelphis #urbanwildlife #wildlife
December 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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What’s the Difference Between Opossum and Possum?

Feature Opossum Possum Family Didelphidae Phalangeridae Habitat North America Australia, New Zealand Size 15-20 inches 14-22 inches Tail Prehensible, naked Thick, furry Diet Omnivorous Herbivorous Behavior Nocturnal Nocturnal Distinctive Features…
What’s the Difference Between Opossum and Possum?
Feature Opossum Possum Family Didelphidae Phalangeridae Habitat North America Australia, New Zealand Size 15-20 inches 14-22 inches Tail Prehensible, naked Thick, furry Diet Omnivorous Herbivorous Behavior Nocturnal Nocturnal Distinctive Features Mask-like face, opposable thumbs Large eyes, bushy tail Sound Hissing, growling Growling Introduction When it comes to the fascinating world of marsupials, the terms "opossum" and "possum" often create confusion for many.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML633289814 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© Jay McGowan; Tompkins, New York, United States; 06 Apr 2025
macaulaylibrary.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Mervyn Grove Palmer https://bionomia.net/Q109763849 collected the holotype DIDELPHIDAE: Philander laniger pictus Thomas, 1913 in Colombia https://gbif.org/occurrence/1919785374 #TypeSpecimenToday
Image of the holotype DIDELPHIDAE: Philander laniger pictus Thomas, 1913. The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Image of the holotype DIDELPHIDAE: Philander laniger pictus Thomas, 1913. The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML633289782 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© Jay McGowan; Tompkins, New York, United States; 06 Apr 2025
macaulaylibrary.org
November 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML634855179 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© William Buswell; Bristol, Massachusetts, United States; 19 Jan 2025
macaulaylibrary.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML634855179 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© William Buswell; Bristol, Massachusetts, United States; 19 Jan 2025
macaulaylibrary.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML633289814 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© Jay McGowan; Tompkins, New York, United States; 06 Apr 2025
macaulaylibrary.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)

Family Didelphidae
Range: Nearctic, Neotropic (North America)
IUCN status: Least Concern
ML633289782 - Virginia Opossum - Macaulay Library
© Jay McGowan; Tompkins, New York, United States; 06 Apr 2025
macaulaylibrary.org
October 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM