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crab-eating opossum

/ˈkræb ˌiːtɪŋ əˈpɒsəm/

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/ˈkræb ˌiːtɪŋ əˈpɒsəm/formalscientific
  • ruСумчатое среднего размера, обитающее в Центральной и Южной Америке, известное своей всеядностью, включающей ракообразных, насекомых и мелких позвоночных.

A medium-sized marsupial native to Central and South America, known for its omnivorous diet that includes crustaceans, insects, and small vertebrates.

  1. Animal speciesC1formal

    A medium-sized opossum species native to Central and South America, known for its opportunistic diet that includes crustaceans, fruits, and small animals.

    ruВид животного

    • The crab-eating opossum is often found near water sources.
    • Researchers observed a crab-eating opossum foraging for food at night.
    • Unlike its name, the crab-eating opossum does not exclusively eat crabs.