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As nouns the difference between opossum and koala

is that opossum is opossum while koala is koala.

As nouns the difference between opossum and porcupine

is that opossum is any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is Didelphis virginiana while porcupine is any of several rodents of either of the taxonomic families Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) or Erethizontidae (New World porcupines), noted for their sharp spines or quills, which are raised when the animal is attacked or surprised.

As nouns the difference between opossum and kangaroo

is that opossum is opossum while kangaroo is a member of the macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to australia.

As a verb kangaroo is

to practice kangaroo care on an infant; to hold a premature infant against the skin.

As a noun opossum

is any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is Didelphis virginiana.

As a verb stunk is

past participle of stink.

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and opossum

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while opossum is opossum.

As nouns the difference between skunk and opossum

is that skunk is any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure while opossum is any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is Didelphis virginiana.

As a verb skunk

is to defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.

As a noun opossum

is any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is Didelphis virginiana.

As an adjective didelphine is

of, or pertaining to, opossums of the Didelphidae family.