Where do possums live in America?

Mortality is high, and few live to their first birthday. Dogs and cars are the biggest threats. Garden pesticides, especially snail baits, also put the opossum at risk. What to do if you see one in your yard? read more

The Virginia opossum lives in regions as far north as Canada and as far south as Central America, while other types of opossums only inhabit countries south of the United States. The Virginia opossum can often be found in wooded areas, though its habitat may vary widely. read more

I believe mostly in the southern U.S., but those creatures are so hardy I wouldn’t be surprised to hear they live further north than I realize. Growing up in Texas I would often see Possums either running around alive or dead after being run over by traffic, but these days I hardly see them either way. read more

Possums do not live in North America. Possum is the shortened form of the word"opossum" in North America. True possums are found only in Australia and New Zealand, to which they have been introduced. The Virginia opossum is found throughout Mexico and to the north, east of the Rocky Mountains, as far as Ontario. read more