Yes, and they have hair. Their babies are the size of a pencil head. They climb out of the birth canal and up into the pouch (like a kangaroo) Inside the pouch is 13 teats. When they are as big as a mouse, they climb out of the pouch and onto Mamas back. Have you heard of the fainting goats ? Opossums do it too. read more
Most people think they are as smart as a rock (including me) God said, "OK all you marsupials, I am getting ready to separate Australia from the Americas, get on the bus back to Australia." Possums missed the bus. They are the only mammal alive today that lived with the dinosaurs. 60 million years ago they look almost exactly like they do today. read more
Rabbits, hedgehogs and cats are all considered pests in New Zealand, but most hated of all is the possum. It may seem extra shocking if arriving in New Zealand from Australia where the Australian possum is a protected species. read more