The Opossum

[betplom]

Didelphimorphia is the order of common opossums of the Western Hemisphere.

They are commonly also called possums, though that term is also applied to Australian fauna of the suborder Phalangeriformes.

The Virginia Opossum is the original animal named opossum.
The word comes from Algonquian wapathemwa.

Opossums probably diverged from the basic South American marsupials in the late Cretaceous or early Paleocene.

A sister group is Paucituberculata (shrew opossums).

They are cute:

[Chi_archie]

scary picture...

why do these things get run over all the time?

[betplom]

scary picture...

why do these things get run over all the time?

They get run over frequently because the o-line in front is weak.
With a good offensive line, opposums would have better protection.

[Casperwaits]

The Virginia Opossum is another name for when you bend over your date ever so slightly and carress her labium with your pinky finger. Right about the time she is about to "enjoy satisfaction" you tell her that you have a raging case of VD. The face she makes is similar to a Virginia Opossum, henceforth the name.

[betplom]

The Virginia Opossum is another name for when you bend over your date ever so slightly and carress her labium with your pinky finger. Right about the time she is about to "enjoy satisfaction" you tell her that you have a raging case of VD. The face she makes is similar to a Virginia Opossum, henceforth the name.

Casper, I think you should take over duties as "animal fact provider" at SBR.

You're information is much more entertaining than the copy/paste info I provide.

I was most impressed with your panda facts.

[Casperwaits]

Casper, I think you should take over duties as "animal fact provider" at SBR.

You're information is much more entertaining than the copy/paste info I provide.

I was most impressed with your panda facts.

Thanks Plom. You are the provider, I am just the participator.

[pavyracer]

If anyone wants some opossum meat let me know.

[Bread]

Pavy, ever ride on MARTA?

I think Pool Boy would be very popular there.

[tacomax]

You're information is much more entertaining than the copy/paste info I provide.

What? It's not original material?

[betplom]

What? It's not original material?

Taco, again, all the subtlety of a Mack truck.

[pavyracer]

Pavy, ever ride on MARTA?

I think Pool Boy would be very popular there.

I don't use public transportation. I can afford to drive.

[betplom]

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[Mudcat]

Jesus hula-hooping christ, someone tell that guy to tone it down a notch.

[tacomax]

Instead of bumping old material, can we get some new stuff? Know anything about swans?

[Bread]

I'm still waiting on factoids on the earwig.