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The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), also known as the North American opossum, is a member of the opossum family found from southern Canada to northern Costa Rica (making it the northernmost marsupial in the world).
Virginia opossums are polygynous, which means that one male mates with multiple females. Breeding is typically from December to August. The brief gestation period is 12 to 13 days and up to 25 young may be produced in each litter.
Both male and female opossums become sexually mature within their first year of life. On average, Virginia opossums have two litters per year, but this varies depending on their specific location. Females in warmer climates may have three litters per year after a gestation period of 12 to 13 days.
The breeding season for the Virginia opossum can begin as early as December and continue through October with most infants born between the months of February and June. A female opossum may have 1-3 litters per year.
The Virginia opossum is the world’s northernmost marsupial, and the only opossum found north of Mexico. It is also called the North American opossum. Locals often call it possum, ‘possum, or opossum in Canada and the United States.
2 dni temu · Gestation Period: The gestation period for Virginia opossums is notably short, lasting about 12 to 13 days. This rapid development is characteristic of marsupials, which give birth to relatively undeveloped young.
17 paź 2024 · Virginia opossum, (Didelphis virginiana), the only marsupial (family Didelphidae, subfamily Didelphinae) found north of Mexico. The Virginia opossum occurs from southern Canada to northern Costa Rica.
