
One of the few marsupial species found on the trail, the Virginia Opossum is the size of a large cat. Most have a mottled-gray and white upper coat and long white hairs that cover dark fur underneath. Their distinguishing feature is a long, hairless tail. They are nocturnal and solitary and thus, rarely seen by hikers. An ppossum's diet includes carrion, earthworms, snakes, small mammals, insects, frogs, fruits and berries.


































