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Do you say possum, or opossum ⁉️
" The discerning heart seeks knowledge." — Proverbs 15:14
It depends on where you are:
Opossum (with the O) is the correct name for the animals native to North America — specifically, the Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana).
Possum (without the O) properly refers to different species in Australia and nearby islands, which are smaller, fluffier marsupials related to kangaroos.
That said, in everyday American speech, most people just say "possum" even though they're technically talking about an opossum.
✅ Summary:
🦘 Australia → "Possum" (true possum)
🇺🇸 United States → "Opossum" (but people often say "possum")
