Can you tell the age of an opossum by the size of its pouch?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

No, you cannot determine the age of an opossum by the size of its pouch. The pouch of a female opossum is located on its belly and is used for carrying and nursing their young ones. The size of the pouch can vary depending on the number of babies the opossum is carrying, and the age of the babies inside. The pouch is usually fully formed and ready for use in a female opossum around 4 months of age.

However, the size of the opossum can give a rough idea about their age. Generally, opossums are born around the size of a honeybee and grow rapidly. By the time they are 4 months old, they are fully grown, and they can live up to 4 years in the wild. In captivity, they may live longer.