OPOSSUMS

Opossums are marsupials found in North and South America. Some look like rats and others look like mice.		The Virginia opossum is North America's only marsupial.
A female opossum has up to 18 babies each no larger than a honey bee at birth. After about 3 months, they are able to ride around on their mother's backs.	Most opossums are forest dwellers, although one exceptional species has taken to an aquatic way of life.	The grey four-eyed opossum gains its name from the white eye spots over its actual eyes.
There are over 70 species of opossums.