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How much do you know about possums? Here are some
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Fact #8
Possums call out to ot her possums by making smacking noises . Joeys sneeze and hiss when they ar e stressed or in danger. Sometimes th ey even growl!
Fact #4
Possums are marsupials, meaning the mother carries her babies in a pouch – just like kangaroos do! Fact #5
Female possums are ca lled jills, males are called jacks , and their young are called joey s. A group of possums is known as a passel.
fun facts: Fact #1
Possums are nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night. They are also good swimmers.
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Fact #2
Possums have four fangs and fifty teeth for crushing and crunching their food.
Fact #7
Possums aren’t danger ous, but, like all wild creatures, it’s best to leave them alone.
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