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Water Opossum
Chironectes minimus
The Yapok, also known as the water opossum, is a remarkable semi-aquatic marsupial native to Central and South America. It is the only living marsupial known to have adapted fully to an aquatic lifestyle, with webbed hind feet and dense, water-repellent fur. Yapoks are nocturnal…
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- The Yapok is the only marsupial in the world with both webbed feet and a waterproof pouch, specially adapted for an aquatic lifestyle.
- Yapoks are the only marsupials with webbed feet for swimming. Both males and females have a pouch, which is unique among marsupials. Their fur is extremely dense and water-resistant, helping them stay warm and dry while swimming.
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