How do possums mate, and how many can it have at one time?

Opossums have very interesting reproductive systems. The male has a forked penis, which fits into the female's dual vaginas. Like a cat, he will bite the back of her neck while mating-not very romantic. A female can have a litter in the 20's. read more

Opossums have very interesting reproductive systems. The male has a forked penis, which fits into the female’s dual vaginas. Like a cat, he will bite the back of her neck while mating-not very romantic. A female can have a litter in the 20’s. read more

As with most mammals the number will vary, but generally opossums will give birth to between 6-25 young one to three times a year, usually between January and July. read more