Backyard Beasts December 2012

In snow, opossum tracks can be difficult to distinguish from other small mammal tracks. However, opossum tracks are generally smaller than raccoon tracks and have a distinctive shape. The hind feet resemble a human hand, and the front feet have an opposable thumb, which makes the track look like a small handprint.. A good set of opossum tracks. These are the prints of the left hind and left front paws. Notice the large opposable thumb on the hind track, which is the lower one. A nice front opossum track in snow. Photo donated. (Thank you!) A pair of opossum tracks in snow.


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Raccoon Tracks In Snow Photograph by Greg Hjellen


Virginia Opossum Wildlife Illinois

Virginia Opossum Wildlife Illinois


Opossum tracks in the snow, by Natures Offerings Opossum tracks, Opossum, Unique items products

Opossum tracks in the snow, by Natures Offerings Opossum tracks, Opossum, Unique items products


Possum Tracks In Snow

Possum Tracks In Snow


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Opossum tracks. Opossum tracks, Opossum, Possum


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Palemaleirregulars John Blakeman on the Odd Buteo, Two Opossums in One Night and Opossum Tracks


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Opossum In The Snow Royalty Free Stock Images Image 4198159


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Penelopedia Nature and Garden in Southern Minnesota Opossum Tracks


Raccoon tracks in the snow a photo on Flickriver

Raccoon tracks in the snow a photo on Flickriver


Backyard Beasts December 2012

Backyard Beasts December 2012


Opossum tracks in the snow. Notice the tail dragging! One of the easiest ways to identify

Opossum tracks in the snow. Notice the tail dragging! One of the easiest ways to identify


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Urban Wildlife Guide Tracks in the Snow


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Snow Stories Opossum, my possum Maker's Dozen


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Skunk Footprints In Snow


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Opossum Tracks Wildlife Illinois


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Tales as Old as Time


Opossum Tracks Wildlife Illinois

Opossum Tracks Wildlife Illinois


Opossum in snow stock image. Image of stepping, face, nose 3813361

Opossum in snow stock image. Image of stepping, face, nose 3813361


Life at the Blue Rock Ranch Possum Tracks

Life at the Blue Rock Ranch Possum Tracks

Opossum tracks are easily recognizable. Each foot has five toes and their opposable thumb makes for a unique print that resembles a human thumb. If an opossum is on your property you will likely see tracks along deck railings, downspouts, trees and other structures. Opossums will use these areas to gain entry to your home or find food.. Opossum tracks are very recognizable, since each foot has five toes and the rear tracks look like those of an infant child. This human resemblance is because the inner toe of each hind foot is opposable like a human thumb. Front prints are around two inches in diameter while hind prints are moderately larger. They are commonly found in the snow.