Intelligent Pest Management Services Inc - Toronto Pest Management Services

QUICK STATS:

Color:

White or grayish

Shape:

Long and pointed face with round, hairless ears and rat-like tail

Legs: 4

Size:

Up to 40 inches in length, generally about the size of a house cat

Region:

Found in eastern, central and west coast regions of the U.S. as well as Southern Ontario

OVERVIEW:

Opossums are the only marsupial found in North America. They live in many parts of the U.S., with the exception of the Rockies, western plains and parts of the northern U.S. Opossums usually live alone and are only active at night.

HABITAT:

Opossums prefer environments near streams or swamps, but can live in diverse areas, ranging from arid to moist, wooded to open fields. They take shelter in burrows of other animals, tree cavities and brush piles.

HABITS:

THREATS:

Opossums sometimes den in attics and garages where they may make a messy nest. They can also destroy poultry, game birds and their nests. When startled, opossums can bare their sharp teeth and hiss, and in rare cases may bite if they feel threatened.