Marsupials are the only mammals that incubate and carry their young ones in special pouches. Most marsupials are found in Australia. Which of the following is the only marsupial to be found in North America?

Wallaby

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Opossum

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Koala

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Wombat

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Solution

The correct option is C Opossum
The only marsupial found in the United States and Canada is Virginia opossum or common opossum. Whereas, Australia is home to around 250 different species of marsupial. It includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, wallaby etc.

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