"Soft and cute actor" - opossum endemic to the Americas. It is the largest order of marsupials in the Western Hemisphere. Possums originated in South America. It is found in North, Central and South America. Fergie

"Soft and cute actor" - possum

It is endemic to the Americas. It is the largest order of marsupials in the Western Hemisphere.

Possums originated in South America. It is found in North, Central and South America. The Virginia opossum is the only species found in the United States and Canada.

It is often referred to simply as a possum. The opossum is a non-aggressive animal.

Their rind is dark grey-brown, except for the face that is white. Possums have long, hairless tails that can be used to grab branches and carry small objects.

They also have hairless ears and a long, flat nose. Possums have 50 teeth, more than any North American mammal.

Possums eat dead animals, insects, rodents and birds. They also feed on eggs, frogs, plants, fruits, and grains. And they need a lot of calcium.

To meet this need, opossums eat the remains of the animal's bones. They also eat dog food, cat food and human food waste. Many large opossums are immune to the venom of rattlesnakes and pit vipers and often prey on these snakes.

Under severe threats, opossums react ferociously, hissing, screaming and baring their teeth. But with enough stimulation, the opossum goes into a near-coma state, which can last up to four hours.

It lies on its side, its mouth and eyes open, its tongue sticking out, squirting green liquid from its anus, and the smell of decay drives away predators.