Derby’s Woolly Opossum

Mammals > Didelphimorphia

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Derby’s Woolly OpossumScientific Name: Caluromys derbianusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: DidelphimorphiaSize: Head-body length: 11–15 in (28–38 cm); tail length: 14–19 in (36–48 cm)Weight: 11–18 oz (300–500 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years in wild...

Long-footed Potoroo

Mammals > Marsupials

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Long-footed PotorooScientific Name: Potorous longipesCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-body length: 15–16 in (38–41 cm); Tail length: 12–13 in (31–33 cm)Weight: 3.5–4.9 lb (1.6–2.2 kg)Lifespan: 4–7 years in wild mountain...

Guajira Mouse Opossum

Mammals > Didelphimorphia & Opossums

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Guajira Mouse OpossumScientific Name: Marmosa xerophilaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Didelphimorphia & OpossumsSize: Head-and-body length: 4.7–6.3 in (12–16 cm); Tail length: 6.0–7.5 in (15–19 cm)Weight: 1.4–2.8 oz (40–80 g)Lifespan: 1–3...