What do the Virginia and Australian possom have in common?

The Virginia opossum and the Australian possum are both marsupials, meaning they carry and nurse their young in pouches. They are also nocturnal and have similar diets, primarily feeding on fruits, insects, and small animals. Despite their common name, they belong to different families—Virginia opossums are part of the Didelphidae family, while Australian possums belong to the Phalangeridae family. Both species play important ecological roles in their respective environments.