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Although the Opossum in America has a "rat-like" tail, they are marsupials. They have pouches to carry their young in, similar to the famous kangaroo or koala. Upon closer inspection, their tail is different from a rat's along with their fur. Their tail is able to be controlled and has a grip on it, and is quite strong.
No. An opossum is not a rodent. An opossum is a marsupial. Opossums actually hunt and kill rodents for food. Opossums help to keep the rodent population under control. Opossums are related to kangaroos, which are also marsupials, and carry their young in a pouch. Rodents are very fast moving, whereas opossums are slow moving (opossums do not jump, as do kangaroos). Rodents (especially mice and rats) can overrun human dwellings and destroy them, whereas opossums are generally not a problem. All these animals can carry rabies however, as they are all mammals. Opossums will bite to defend themselves, and may behave either tame or very aggressive if they have rabies, so do not handle them. (It may surprise you that rodents are mammals, but in fact, we evolved from rodent ancestors, or, humans and rodents evolved from a common ancestor and are more closely related to each other than to the marsupials.)
Yes. They are marsupials, like the kangaroo and koala. The "possums" of Australia are not closely related to the opossum of North and Central America.
No. Opossums and possums, which are actually two different animals, are marsupials, like kangaroos.
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Is the word VERMIN plural?
Vermin is a word that is both plural and singular. i.e. There was a vermin in my house. i.e. Those rats are vermin.
What part of speech is vermin?
Vermin is a noun.
Are snakes vermin?
Snakes are reptiles. They eat vermin.
Are raccoons listed as vermin?
No, raccoons are not vermin. They may be pests but such animals as rats and mice would be considered as vermin.
Are badgers vermin?
There is much debate regarding classifying badgers as vermin. Some argue they are vermin based on the definition of vermin as destructive creatures. Others say badgers are not destructive.
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Opossum opossum
When was Burnin' Vermin created?
Burnin' Vermin was created in 1991.
When was Vermin in Ermine created?
Vermin in Ermine was created in 1984.
When was Urban Vermin created?
Urban Vermin was created in 2007.
Are squirrels vermin?
To a lot of people, yes. Squirrels are vermin.
What is a sentence with vermin in it?
Those vermin in my yard are tearing it up!
What classification is a opossum?
An opossum is a marsupial.
