Didelphis Collection

Virginia Opossum, Didelphis virginiana, adult at night drinking, Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA, April

Kangaroo, badger and opossum Macropus giganteus, Meles meles, Didelphis virginiana
5856443 Kangaroo, badger and opossum Macropus giganteus, Meles meles, Didelphis virginiana; (add.info.: Kangaroo, badger and opossum Macropus giganteus, Meles meles)

Gray four-eyed opossum and Linnaeus' mouse opossum
5855227 Gray four-eyed opossum and Linnaeus' mouse opossum; (add.info.: Gray four-eyed opossum, Didelphis opossum, and Linnaeus' mouse opossum, Marmosa murina)

Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana. Illustration copied from one in the Philosophical Transactions
FLO4641110 Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana. Illustration copied from one in the Philosophical Transactions. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket

Gray four-eyed opossum and Linnaeuss mouse opossum
Gray four-eyed opossum, Philander opossum, and Linnaeuss mouse opossum, Marmosa murina. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys

Virginia opossum and cassava
Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana 1, and cassava or yuca, Manihot esculenta 2. Manicou (Didelphe a oreilles bicolores), Manioc

Yellow-bellied glider, Petaurus australis (Greater flying phalanger, Didelphis petaurus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Common brushtail possum, Trichosurus vulpecula (Vulpine phalanger, Didelphis vulpina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Tasmanian wolf, Thylacinus cynocephalus. Extinct
Tasmanian wolf or thylacine, Thylacinus cynocephalus. Extinct (Zebra or dog-faced dasyrus, Didelphis cynocephala). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal

Guianan short-tailed opossum, Monodelphis brevicaudata
Northern red-sided opossum or Guianan short-tailed opossum, Monodelphis brevicaudata (Touan of Buffon, Didelphis brachyura)

Crab eating opossum, Didelphis marsupialis cancrivora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1825

Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana
Virginia or North American opossum, Didelphis virginiana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1824

Koala, Tasmanian devil, thylacine and white phalanger
Koala, Phascolarctos cinereus 1, Phascolarctos koala, endangered Tasmanian devil, Sarcophilus harrisii 2, Didelphis ursina, extinct Tasmanian tiger or thylacine, Thylacinus cynocephalus 3

Weids / Big-eared Opossum on a branch at London Zoo, November 1915 (b / w photo)
1218678 Weid s/Big-eared Opossum on a branch at London Zoo, November 1915 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Kangaroo, badger and opossum, Macropus giganteus, Meles meles, Didelphis virginiana.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Virginian opossum, Didelphis virginiana.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature (1798-1802)

Gray four-eyed opossum, Didelphis opossum, and Linnaeus mouse opossum, Marmosa murina.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris

Didelphis brachyura. From: The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, under the command of Captain Fitzroy, R.N. during the years 1832 to 1836. Date: 1839

Opossum Didelphis 19C
Opossum Didelphis with its young in its pouch

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Didelphis: From Virginia Opossums to Extinct Species" Didelphis, commonly known as opossums, are intriguing creatures that inhabit various regions across the globe. One such species is the Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana), which can be found in Uvalde County within the picturesque Hill Country of Texas. These nocturnal adults often quench their thirst under the moonlight, gracefully sipping water from nearby sources. Traveling back in time to December 1918 at London Zoo, we encounter a captivating sight—a White-eared Opossum perched on a branch. This black and white photograph captures its elegance amidst an era long gone by. Alongside it stand other members of this diverse family, including the Gray Four-eyed Opossum and Linnaeus's Mouse Opossum. The relationship between opossums and their environment extends beyond mere presence; they also interact with different plant species like cassava. The Virginia Opossum has been observed enjoying this starchy root vegetable as part of its diet. Venturing further into Australia's wildlife realm, we come across unique possum species such as the Yellow-bellied Glider (Petaurus australis) and Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula). These arboreal marsupials showcase nature's creativity through their distinct adaptations for life among tree branches. Sadly, some members of this remarkable family have become extinct over time. Among them is the Tasmanian Wolf (Thylacinus cynocephalus), whose absence leaves us pondering about lost biodiversity and conservation efforts needed to protect our planet's fragile ecosystems. On a brighter note, there are still numerous opossum species thriving today—one being the Guianan Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis brevicaudata).