Meet the Virginia Opossum - North America’s only marsupial! These fascinating creatures have a special pouch where mothers carry and care for their young. When threatened, opossums are famous for “playing possum,” in other words, pretending to be dead as a clever defense! Being nocturnal, they’re most active at night, quietly helping our ecosystems by eating pests and cleaning up carcasses. Right now, our von Arx Wildlife Hospital is caring for 12 opossums. From tiny babies whose eyes haven’t ev
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Opossums get a bad rap for being “scary,” but they are actually one of the gentlest neighbors you’ll ever have. Let’s clear up some common myths: ❌ Myth: Opossums are aggressive because they hiss and show teeth. ✅ Fact: This is a bluff! It’s their way of saying “I’m scared!” If that doesn’t work, they involuntary faint (playing possum) out of pure fear. ❌ Myth: Opossums carry rabies. ✅ Fact: It is extremely rare for an opossum to have rabies. Their body temperature is too low for the virus to su
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