Smithsonian Report, 1949.—Ernest P. Walker PLATE 9 
1. FEMALE SOUTH AMERICAN OPOSSUM (METACHIRUS NUDICAUDATUS) 
This animal lacks the marsupial pouch. Some of her babies clinging to her 
nipples are to be seen between her hind foot and her tail. (Photograph by 
Joao Moojen.) 
2. FEMALE SOUTH AMERICAN OPOSSUM (METACHIRUS NUDICAUDATUS) 
Hight baby opossumsare clinging to the nipples between the hind legs of their mother. 
(Photograph by Joao Moojen.) 
