bushy-tailed opossum

The bushy-tailed opossum (Glironia venusta) is a species of arboreal New World marsupial belonging to the family Didelphidae. It is found in the Amazon region of South America and is considered rare, known from few specimens and photographic records.1

Marsupials are mammals characterized by premature birth and continued development of the newborn attached to the mother's nipples, often within a pouch called a marsupium. While many marsupials have pouches, it's not a universal feature. The bushy-tailed opossum is one of the woolly opossums, which are known for their large, nearly naked ears, long prehensile tails, and either a facial stripe or bold back markings. Unlike most woolly opossums, the bushy-tailed opossum lacks a pouch. These animals are solitary and nocturnal, primarily living in trees. Their diet includes fruits, flowers, insects, eggs, and small animals.21