Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
Family: Didelphidae (Opossums)
Etymology: di = two; delphis = womb; virginiana = from Virginia
This animal is not native to the Western United States, but rather was introduced in the 1930s. It is now very widespread.
Didelphis virginiana
Family: Didelphidae (Opossums)
Etymology: di = two; delphis = womb; virginiana = from Virginia
This animal is not native to the Western United States, but rather was introduced in the 1930s. It is now very widespread.