A young opossum is called a joeyA kit or kitten is also an acceptable term of reference for any young furry creature.
A male opossum is called a jack
A female opossum is called a Jill
An animal like the opossum and kangaroo that carry their young in a pouch after birth, is called a marsupial. (marr-SOOP-ee-uhl)
The Virginia opossum is the original animal named "opossum". The word comes from Algonquian wapathemwa meaning "white animal". Colloquially, the Virginia opossum is frequently called simply "possum".
A baby opposum is called a joey.
No, opossums are marsupials. The young develop in the mother's pouch.
Properly called the opossum. Commonly called a possum.
Opossum opossum
An opossum is a marsupial.
Opossum
Opossum is a noun.