Wildlife & Animals on Instagram: "Baby possums, called joeys, are tiny and underdeveloped at birth—about the size of a jellybean! Right after they’re born, they crawl into their mother’s pouch, where they stay warm and nurse for several weeks. As they grow, they begin to peek out, eventually riding on their mother’s back as she moves around. Possum moms are very nurturing, carrying and protecting their babies until they’re old enough to explore on their own. It’s a sweet and unique part of marsu

Pubity on Instagram: "🥹 Possums (often confused with opossums) are small to medium-sized marsupials, meaning they carry and nurse their young in a pouch. The name “possum” is commonly used for species native to Australia and nearby islands, while “opossum” refers to the species found in North and South America. In Australia, possums like the common brushtail and ringtail are mostly tree-dwellers with strong tails that help them balance and climb. They have sharp claws for gripping bark a