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Identification

virginia opossum
Didelphis virginiana

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Location

California

Caption

The left pair of tracks of an opossum (Didelphis virginiana). Front track is ahead of the hind track. Note the opposable thumb in the hind track. Quarter gives scale.

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Contributors

Kim Cabrera (photographer; copyright holder; identification)

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