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Quiz: Are you an expert on opossums?

6/8/2024
An opossum atop a wooden fence.
(Photo via Shutterstock)

Opossums have an appearance that's earned them a reputation of being so ugly they're cute, but how much do you really know about these critters?

Test your knowledge on this quiz to find out. Feel free to study up ahead of time with the help of our creature feature.

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