April 22, 2020

Location: Fellsmere, my house

I am a male Virginia Opossum
I'm nocturnal, but sometimes come out in the day.
I use my bifurcated member to have some fun
I mate once or twice, and then pass away.

Sources: Physiological and Biochemical Zoology: Ecological and Evolutionary Approaches - Seasonal Changes in the Physiology of Male Virginia Opossums (Didelphis virginiana): Signs of the Dasyurid Semelparity Syndrome? 

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson