A possum is a tree-dwelling Australasian marsupial that typically has a prehensile tail.

• The possum is a mammal about the same size as a cat and males are larger and heavier than females.

• Possums have a long bushy tail, which is around a third of the total length.

• Possums have big ears, large, dark eyes, and long claws.

• Possum fur is soft and thick but the colour varies widely from brownish grey to almost black. The belly fur can range from white to ginger.

Possums live all across the United States, especially in the southeastern and midwestern parts of the country. They usually reside inside trees or logs.

possums eat birds,leaves,eggs,fruits and insects.