{"id":109415,"date":"2022-04-23T05:27:57","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:27:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:27:57","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between an opossum and possum?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/#What_is_the_difference_between_an_opossum_and_possum\" title=\"What is the difference between an opossum and possum?\">What is the difference between an opossum and possum?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/#Are_possums_friendly\" title=\"Are possums friendly?\">Are possums friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/#Are_possums_aggressive\" title=\"Are possums aggressive?\">Are possums aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/#Do_possums_bite\" title=\"Do possums bite?\">Do possums bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/#Is_the_O_silent_in_the_word_opossum\" title=\"Is the O silent in the word opossum?\">Is the O silent in the word opossum?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/#Are_possums_and_opossums_different_animals\" title=\"Are possums and opossums different animals?\">Are possums and opossums different animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/#Do_possums_get_along_with_humans\" title=\"Do possums get along with humans?\">Do possums get along with humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/#Can_possums_be_affectionate\" title=\"Can possums be affectionate?\">Can possums be affectionate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/#Are_possums_scared_of_humans\" title=\"Are possums scared of humans?\">Are possums scared of humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/#Are_possums_good_to_have_around_your_house\" title=\"Are possums good to have around your house?\">Are possums good to have around your house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/#Will_possums_attack_you\" title=\"Will possums attack you?\">Will possums attack you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/#Do_possums_fight_humans\" title=\"Do possums fight humans?\">Do possums fight humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-opossum-and-possum-3\/#Do_possums_actually_bite\" title=\"Do possums actually bite?\">Do possums actually bite?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_an_opossum_and_possum\"><\/span>What is the difference between an opossum and possum?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In common use, possum is the usual term; in technical or scientific contexts opossum is preferred. Opossum can be pronounced with its first syllable either voiced or silent .<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_possums_friendly\"><\/span>Are possums friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Solution: In general, <b>opossums are docile, non-aggressive animals and will not attack your pets. They prefer to avoid confrontations. If escape is not possible then the threatened opossum may play &#8216;possum, show its teeth, or bite in self-defense, as any animal would.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_possums_aggressive\"><\/span>Are possums aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Opossum are not aggressive: their open-mouth, defensive hissing is merely a bluff to look vicious. And if that doesn&#8217;t work they play dead when really scared! If there is an opossum in the backyard, don&#8217;t worry. They aren&#8217;t a threat, and more than likely they will be moving on in a short while.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_possums_bite\"><\/span>Do possums bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Opossums Bite? Just like any scared animal, <b>it&#8217;s possible for opossums to bite in defense. If they feel cornered or threatened, opossums will use several escape strategies ranging from playing dead to hissing. Biting is rare, but people should avoid contact with all wild animals to eliminate the risk.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_O_silent_in_the_word_opossum\"><\/span>Is the O silent in the word opossum?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The O in opossum is spelled but not pronounced. <b>It is a silent letter, just like the H in the word honest. The articles a and an are correctly based on the first pronounced letter, not simply the first letter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_possums_and_opossums_different_animals\"><\/span>Are possums and opossums different animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a tip: <b>Opossums and possums are different animals. Opossums live in North and South America, while possums live in Australia and other countries. Both animals are marsupials, but possums are more closely related to kangaroos.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_possums_get_along_with_humans\"><\/span>Do possums get along with humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally calm animals They tend to run away. However, they create a scary look, which many people tend to fear. However, this does not mean it has the capacity of attacking you. You notice they remain strong when they are in a group, but <b>this is not the case when along<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_possums_be_affectionate\"><\/span>Can possums be affectionate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At first, the animal can adapt to living with people. <b>It may even cuddle and form a relationship with you<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_possums_scared_of_humans\"><\/span>Are possums scared of humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Opossums are much more afraid of humans than we are of them. There are two lines of defense for an opossum when confronted by a human. They will rarely attack, or they will play dead to avoid confrontation. The opossum has an instinct to act dead when standing against humans or other animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_possums_good_to_have_around_your_house\"><\/span>Are possums good to have around your house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a homeowner, you may see opossums as unwanted pests, but they can also be helpful critters. On one hand, <b>having opossums around can be beneficial because they are known to eat harmful insects and annoying pests such as cockroaches, rats and snakes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_possums_attack_you\"><\/span>Will possums attack you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned earlier, <b>it is very unlikely that a possum would ever attack a human or pet, but they will defend themselves if they have to. This is why it is important to teach your children to respect and never harass or try to feed wild animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_possums_fight_humans\"><\/span>Do possums fight humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a homeowner, you may see opossums as unwanted pests, but they can also be helpful critters. On one hand, <b>having opossums around can be beneficial because they are known to eat harmful insects and annoying pests such as cockroaches, rats and snakes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_possums_actually_bite\"><\/span>Do possums actually bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned earlier, <b>it is very unlikely that a possum would ever attack a human or pet, but they will defend themselves if they have to. This is why it is important to teach your children to respect and never harass or try to feed wild animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the difference between an opossum and possum?Are possums friendly?Are possums aggressive?Do possums bite?Is the O silent in the word opossum?Are possums and opossums different animals?Do possums get along with humans?Can possums be affectionate?Are possums scared of humans?Are possums good to have around your house?Will possums attack you?Do possums fight humans?Do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-109415","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109415"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109415"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109415\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=109415"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}