Jacks and Jills

An adult male opossum is called a jack, while the female’s called a jill. A baby opossum is simply known as cute. This is part of a complete episode.

Transcript of “Jacks and Jills”

Grant, an adult male possum is called a Jack.

Can you guess what an adult female possum?

Jane?

Jane!

I don’t know.

Jack and?

Jill.

Yes.

Yeah, nice.

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