Virginia Opossum

Common Name: Virginia Opossum
Scientific Name: Didelphis Virginiana
Range: Northern Costa Rica, Mexico, central and eastern United States, and southeastern Canada
Habitat: Woodlands, usually near water
Average Size: Body length including tail - 27 inches 
Lifespan in the wild: 1 ½ - 2 years
Lifespan in human care: 3-4 years
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Nocturnal
Conservation Status: Least concern