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The '''Opossum''' is a small marsupial from the family ''Opossumus maximus arborealis'' that is known for its ability to hang from trees by its tail. It is native to the [[deciduous]] forests of [[North America]], where it feeds on slugs, red berries, [[thistle]] seed, and sticks. It ranges in length from 13-18 centimeters, has gray fur, large front teeth, and beady little eyes. It also has large ears, which help it hear better than other animal in the world. A common misconception about the opossum is that it is the same animal as the possum, which is actually a completely different animal from the family ''Possumus grandus ignoramus'' and is not at all able to hang from its tail.
The '''Opossum''' is a small marsupial from the family ''Opossumus maximus arborealis'' that is known for its ability to hang from trees by its tail. It is native to the [[deciduous]] forests of [[North America]], where it feeds on slugs, red berries, [[thistle]] seed, and sticks. It ranges in length from 13-18 centimeters, has gray fur, large front teeth, and beady little eyes. It also has large ears, which help it hear better than other animal in the world. A common misconception about the opossum is that it is the same animal as the possum, which is actually a completely different animal from the family ''Possumus grandus ignoramus'' and is not at all able to hang from its tail.
==The Opossum in Popular Culture==
The opossum has appeared in varous venues of popular culture including
Pogo Possum the titular character from the comic strip of the same name created by Walt Kelly
Ozzie and Heather the father and daughter team of opossums in the popular full length animated feature "Over The Hedge" They were voiced by William Shatner and [[Avril Lavigne]]respectively
Possible Possum a animated character of the 1950s
On an episode of Bizzare Foods host Andrew Zimmern ate some Opossum cooked with Sweet Potatoes
[[Category:Marsupials]]
[[Category:Marsupials]]