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They do indeed climb, and live, in trees. However, an adult possum lacks the tail strength to hang from its' tail, as reported by some. The young may accomplish this feat for a few seconds, due to a smaller body mass, but to hang upside down and pretend to be batman, it just ain't gonna happen. They do make a resounding "THUD" when they lose their grip, or just fall asleep, and fall out of a tree, almost always landing on their back. This would put you and me in traction, however a possum doesn't seem to worried about it. At least at the moment of impact. Of course the possibility exists they are playing the macho act, and then later go to the possum ER for a workup.
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∙ 14y agoYes. Some species in South America may prefer the ground, and sleep in it, but all species have the ability to climb trees.
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∙ 7y agoYes, there are a number of species of opossum that live in the rain forest.
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∙ 12y agoYes they do !
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∙ 9y agoNo they live in dens like skunks
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∙ 7y agoYes, they are excellent climbers.
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Do opossums climb trees?
Yes, opossums climb trees. They are excellent climbers.
What is the the climate in the opossums' habitat?
when the opossums live in Canada and it snows it is cold, when the opossums live in the U.S. it sometimes is cold but does not snow and it is sometimes is warm.
Do opossums live in South America?
Opossums barely enter the eastern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert and are mainly found in areas near rivers where trees are more common.
How opossums move?
Opossums have sharp, strong claws for climbing trees, and a prehensile tail for clasping branches and other objects.
Do opossums live in Colorado?
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Can opossums live in Europe and why do they not?
There are no native opossums in Europe, but the North American opossum has spread there.
Where do opssums live?
Opossums live in South America.
Do opossums only live in the US?
No. Only one species of opossums, the Virginia Opossum, lives in the United States. There are 94 other species of opossums, and 6 species of shrew opossums. All of these live either in Central or South America.
Where in Texas do opossums live?
Opossums are found everywhere in Texas but are rarer in the arid regions.
What omnivores live in temperate forest?
Opossums
How heavy can an opossum get?
Opossums grow their whole life. Unfortunately, in the wild most opossums only live a year or two. The largest opossums would be about the size of a normal house cat.
Do opossums live in northern Maine?
no because it is too cold
