Why a Pet Opossum Almost Never Works Out, Even Where It’s Legal
Can you keep a pet opossum? In most of the United States, no. Keeping a Virginia opossum as a pet is illegal in more than half the st [...]
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Possum vs. Opossum: Both Are Correct, But Not for the Same Animal
Wait, is it possum or opossum? Both are correct. Which one applies depends entirely on which animal you’re talking about, and m [...]
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The Truth About Opossum Aggression (And Why Their Reputation Is Wrong)
The opossum in your yard, mouth agape, showing off 50 teeth, drooling slightly, is not preparing to attack you. It’s terrified. [...]
What To Do If You See An Opossum (And Why You Should Support Them)
Opossums have the unfortunate combination of looking like something nightmares invented and behaving, when cornered, in the most alar [...]
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Are Opossums Good to Have Around? Yes: Here’s Why
The opossum has a reputation problem that has absolutely nothing to do with its actual character. It looks like a large rat, it hisse [...]
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