They use smell to locate food. Skunks live in small groups and often share a burrow with the fox or raccoon who dug it. A skunk will ward off an unwelcome guest first with a visual warning by shuffling, hissing and growling. The opossum has a unique defense. Although the opossum looks dead he is actually very alert.
Opossums have one to two litters of six to ten young.
The lifespan of the opossum is roughly two years. The opossum can be seen at night. White-tailed deer Deer are usually solitary. A doe's offspring, usually twins, will stay with her for up to two years. Deer feed on woody stems, green plants, nuts, or fruits in the early morning and late afternoon.