Opossum Challenging Images Rows 3-4

Plain text indicates the location (see corresponding red arrow) of the animal(s) in image; bold text indicates the basis of the identification of the animal(s).

1 ­– Immediately in front of pile, facing right. [Single opossum: this blurred lateral view shows the gray back and bare tail (pointed upward) indicative of the opossum.]

2  ­– On right margin of image, facing right.  [Single opossum: this partial, lateral view shows the gray back and bare tail (pointed upward) indicative of the opossum.]

3 ­– In background to left of pile, facing right. [Single opossum: a poorly illuminated view shows the lighter face contrasting with the gray back.  The diagnostic bare tail of the opossum is extended backward.]

4 – Directly behind pile, facing right. [Single opossum: a partial view, largely obscured by pile material, shows the gray back and bare tail (pointing upward to left) that are indicative of the opossum.]

5 – On right front of pile, facing away from camera.  [Single opossum: this image depicts a posture that is challenging to interpret.  The lighter gray back contrasts with the dark base of the left hind leg.  The diagnostic bare tail extends to the right, lying on the ground.]

6 – On front margin, facing camera.  [Single opossum: this partial view of the animal shows the very top of its head and its dorsal surface.  The darker ears contrast with the lighter top of the face.  The back shows the scruffy gray fur typical of an opossum.  The bare tail is not clearly defined in this image.]