The Differences Between Raccoons and Possums
Raccoons and possums are two medium-sized mammals that are native to the Americas. In fact, both “raccoon” and “opossum” stem from the Algonquin language. Arahkunem means “he scratches with the hands,” while opassum means “white dog.” Although raccoons have been in Ontario forever, opossums have gradually been migrating north and are therefore becoming more common. …