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.
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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