MAMMALS
Virginia Opossum
1–5 kgWeight
65–85 cmLength
3 yearsLifespan
12 daysGestation
Mammal 65–85 cm long. Nocturnal. Lives in forests and in fields. Feeds on a bit of everything, plant and animal alike. Forages by climbing.
There are 81 observations of Virginia Opossum in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Estrie and Montréal, and it has been reported in 4 of the 17 regions. They peak in March and December, but it is reported every month.
Through the year
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Where to see it
Habitat
ForestMario Hains
FieldsMario Hains
MarshAlexander Rumpel
Water’s edgeGogerr
Towns and gardensAndre Carrotflower
