Opossum Tracks

Photo of opossum and illustrated tracks of a Virginia opossum to assist with identifying their tracks in the field.
Photo of Virginia opossum tracks in the snow along with illustrated front and hind tracks and the track pattern of an opossum.

Photo: Willowbrook Wildlife Center and Illustrations: Dan Goodman

Virginia opossum tracks in snow. Note how the hind tracks overlap the front tracks.
Virginia opossum tracks in snow. Note how the hind tracks overlap the front tracks.
Photo: Willowbrook Wildlife Center
Front track of opossum in snow.
Front track of opossum in snow.
Photo: Jared Duquette

Illustrated by: Lynn Hawkinson Smith

Virginia opossum sitting in a tree on a snowy day.
Opossums are good climbers.
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