possum
Example Sentences
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Last are the mammals, from the mightiest Javan rhinoceros to the meekest mountain pygmy possum.
From New York Times
He’s seen owls, hawks, a coyote, a possum, even a lost tortoise.
From Seattle Times
The state subsidizes the challenge as ecological policy; the invasive pythons have wiped out populations of foxes, bobcats, raccoons and possums in the Everglades, and are even known to eat alligators.
From Washington Times
Any chance that the M’s were playing possum with Marte and Arroyo?
From Seattle Times
Conversely, if the same tick feeds on an infected possum, the chance is only about 3 percent.
From Scientific American
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