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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and PreserveA park ranger at the Barataria Preserve Visitor Center answers questions for some puzzled visitors.
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
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419 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130-1035

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504-589-3882
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Young opossum riding their mother's back.  

Did You Know?
The opossum is North America's only native marsupial! The female will carry young in her pouch for 2-3 months and then on her back another 1-2 months. A female will usually have 7-8 babies, and each one latches onto one of 13 teats in her pouch.

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Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST