Nocturnal marsupials are animals that are active at night and have a pouch in which they carry their young. The three most common nocturnal marsupials are the OPOSSUM, KOALA, and possum. The OPOSSUM is a mammal native to North and South America and is characterized by its long snout and prehensile tail. The KOALA is an arboreal marsupial native to Australia and is known for its large ears and thick fur. The possum is a marsupial native to Australia, New Guinea, and Sulawesi and is characterized by its long snout and bushy tail.