Chapter
The Evolution of Possums
07:16 - 10:38 (03:22)
Learn about the origins and evolution of possums, which have remained relatively unchanged for millions of years, and discover the modern Virginia possum that is commonly found in the Southeastern region of the United States.
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The podcast hosts discuss the unique category of mammals that marsupials fall under, based on how their young gestate and develop in a pouch for up to 70 days after birth.
07:16 - 09:19 (02:03)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss the unique category of mammals that marsupials fall under, based on how their young gestate and develop in a pouch for up to 70 days after birth.
ChapterThe Evolution of Possums
EpisodeHow (O)possums Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The ancestor of all marsupials seems to have emerged in North America, maybe South America.
09:19 - 10:38 (01:18)
Summary
The ancestor of all marsupials seems to have emerged in North America, maybe South America. The immediate ancestors of possums, which look very similar to today's possums, they have not changed very much since about the time the dinosaurs went away, 65 million years ago. The Virginia possum evolved and said, "I really like the Southeast. And I'm going to stay here for the next million years.".