Opossums Facts

Mammals that have pouches on their tummies are called marsupials. Opossums are the only marsupials to be found outside Australia, They are found in America too. These animals are most famous for 'playing possum'. 

When threatened by dogs, foxes, bobcats, opossums sometimes flop onto their sides and lie on the ground with their eye closed, or staring fixedly into space. They extend their tongue and pretend to be dead :)). This trick fools the enemy, and allows the opossum to make its escape.