rat-like prehensile tail, which aids in climbing. No wonder they’re so often mistaken for rats of unusual size! But that’s where the similarities between the opossum and rodent end.

The terms “possum” and “opossum” are often used interchangeably to refer to the North American opossum ... and hairless, prehensile tail. However, “possum” can also refer to a ...

Opossums also have more teeth than any other North American mammal; back feet with an opposable digit; and a tail that can ...