Guyanan Short-tailed Opossum

Guyanan Short-tailed OpossumThe Guyanan short-tailed opossum has gray or black fur on its back and reddish fur along its sides and legs. It is active by day, mainly on the ground, and eats insects and spiders.What does it look like?Its back is gray or black, while reddish fur runs along the sides and onto the legs. The feet and short, furred tail are black.How does it live?The Guyanan short-tailed opossum has gray or black fur on its back and reddish fur along its sides and legs. It is active by day, mainly on the ground, and eats insects and spiders.It is solitary, mainly terrestrial, and active by day. Its reported foods include insects and spiders, with fruit and seeds eaten occasionally.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.