What is the difference between opossum and possum?

It can be confusing for some people to know the difference between opossum and possum. They are different animals. Where they live are different from each other. Opossums are found in North America while possums are known to live in Australia. Possums can also be found in other countries. They are both from the marsupial family but possums are more related to kangaroos. Opossums are known to be beneficial to your garden. They can help eat some of the slugs and snails that may ruin your plants. They can also eat some of the fallen fruits from the trees in your backyard. Possums are also known to give help to the ecosystem.