Virginia opossum
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The Virginia opossum, also known as the North American opossum, is the only opossum living north of Mexico, its range extending south into Central America. It is the northernmost marsupial in the world. In the United States and Canada, it is... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Didelphis virginiana
Mass: 1.8 – 14 lbs (Male, Adult) and 0.66 – 8.2 lbs (Female, Adult)
Lifespan: 4 years (In captivity)
Trophic level: Omnivorous
Gestation period: 13 days
Family: Didelphidae
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population increasing)
Source: Encyclopedia of Life