Short-tailed opossum (Monodelphis domestica) washing itself on a dead branch. This pouchless marsupial is native to South America, where it inhabits t

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Short-tailed opossum (Monodelphis domestica) washing itself on a dead branch. This pouchless marsupial is native to South America, where it inhabits tropical rain forests. It is an omnivore, feeding mainly on seeds, fruits and insects.

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