San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Virginia Opossum
This San Diego Zoo resources gives the reader facts about the Virginia Opossum. Characteristics like diet, habitat and genetic makeup are shared.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Virginia Opossum
What makes the Virginia Opossum unique? This site features several categories of information to help you answer this question. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Virginia Opossum
A good overview of the Virginia opossum's characteristics, physical features and how it lives. Included are photos and classification information.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Virginia Opossum
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Virginia Opossums (Didelphis virginiana), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Virginia Opossum
The Virginia opossum, the only marsupial found north of Mexico, is an adaptable omnivore at home on the ground and in the trees. Opossums prefer forested habitats, but they are quite successful even in urban areas. Learn more about the...