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Photo: Two Baby Opossums

O is for Opossum

After young opossums climb out of their mother's pouch, they hang on the fur of their mother's back and she carries them with her wherever she goes. By the  way, you don't pronounce the first 'O' when saying opossum.

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 22-Dec-2004 09:50:24 Eastern Standard Time
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