Derby’s woolly opossum

Derby's woolly opossum is a type of arboreal New World marsupial belonging to the family Didelphidae. These opossums are known for their woolly fur, large ears, and long, prehensile tails, which are often extensively furred. They are solitary and nocturnal, spending most of their time in trees. Their diet consists of fruits, insects, eggs, and small animals. While some species lack a pouch, Derby's woolly opossum, like others in the genus Caluromys, possesses one to protect its young. They are found from Mexico through Central America and into parts of South America.123