bare-tailed woolly opossum

The bare-tailed woolly opossum (Caluromys philander) is one of five species of arboreal New World marsupials belonging to the subfamily Caluromyinae. These opossums are characterized by large, nearly naked ears, a long prehensile tail, and often a facial stripe or bold back markings. Unlike many other marsupials, the bare-tailed woolly opossum's tail is not well-furred. They are solitary, nocturnal, and primarily live in trees. Their diet includes fruits, flowers, insects, eggs, birds, and other small animals. They are among the longest-lived American opossums, with one individual living over six years in captivity.1