What animal is Heidi?

Heidi (May 2008 – 28 September 2011) was a Virginia opossum housed at Germany’s Leipzig Zoo. In December 2010, the two-and-a-half year old, cross-eyed animal made international headlines shortly after a photograph was published by Bild.

What is the biggest possum ever recorded?

15.4 pounds
The average opossum weighs about 5-6 pounds, with males weighing more than females. The world-record opossum tipped the scales at 15.4 pounds. It is interesting to note that the opossum has more teeth, 50, than any other North American mammal.

Why do opossums have 13 nipples?

The opossum is the only marsupial in North America. The female usually gives birth to 18 to 25 babies, each smaller than a honey bee. The mother has only 13 nipples so if a baby doesn’t latch on to one it will not survive. Once the baby finds a nipple it will hang on tight and will not let go for six weeks.

Why do opossum have cross-eyed?

Strabismus, or improperly aligned eyes, can be caused in opossums by a build-up of fat deposits pushing on the eyes. The condition is not painful, and the opossum can function normally. All this fame came before Heidi was even on display.

What kind of animal is Heidi the Squishmallow?

husky
Heidi is a dark grey husky with triangular ears. She has a big white patch that covers her eyes and belly, as well as a white stripe along her muzzle.

Do they have opossums in Germany?

Heidi opossum: A cross-eyed opossum called Heidi sits in its interim enclosure, in the zoo in Leipzig, Germany, on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010. The animal came from a zoo in Denmark to Leipzig, and has become a huge hit in Germany without even being on exhibit. She will join the other zoo exhibits in July.

What is a opossum lifespan?

Virginia opossum: 4 years
Common opossum: 2 years
Opossum/Lifespan

Do opossums have periods?

The female opossum is a spontaneous ovulator with an estrous cycle of about 28 days. She is in estrus a short period, about 36 hours. This is the time mating can occur.

What is the lifespan of a possum?

How can I get a pet opossum?

To keep a captive opossum legally, you need a wildlife rehabilitation permit from your state. Depending on where you live, you might need to volunteer with a wildlife rehabilitator, take a training class or pass a written exam to get the permit. Once they’re healthy, rehabilitated possums always should be released.