How to Attract Opossums? (And Why You Might Not Want To)

Opossums may not be the cutest animals you’ll encounter. Many people actually regard them as ugly and dirty. However, contrary to how people perceive them, opossums are clean animals that are extremely beneficial to have in the backyard. If you’re interested in further understanding this cute creature and reaping the benefits of having one live …

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Opossum Poop (What Does It Look And Smell Like?)

There are several species of opossums in the Americas, but the United States and Canada are home only to the Virginia opossum (scientific name Didelphis virginiana), sometimes called the North American Opossum.  Confusingly, they are commonly referred to as “possums,” which also happens to be the name of a completely different animal that lives in …

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Muskrat VS Opossums (A Comparison)

Arguably two of the most underrated creatures roaming around North America, muskrats and opossums are often mistaken for one another. So what’s the difference? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Though they may look somewhat similar, muskrats and opossums have very different characteristics that set them apart. In this post, we’ll take a closer …

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Opossums and Their Sleeping Behavior

Virginia Opossums are nocturnal marsupials local to the North American region (not to be confused with possums from Australia). These animals are roughly the size of small dogs and carry their children in a fleshy pouch.  There are many interesting facts about opossums. For one thing, how do they sleep? Do they really sleep hanging …

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Opossum Sounds (Clicking, Sneezing, Growling, & Hissing and What They Mean)

The American opossum is North America’s only native marsupial, which means they have a special pouch to carry babies. These nocturnal critters are solitary scavengers, and play a vital role in their habitat in pest management. Opossums are usually quiet creatures, but make clicking sounds to communicate with mates and their young. Opossums also make …

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Opossum Climbing and Jumping? (Your Questions Answered)

One of the unique features of opossums is that they have very strong feet that are shaped somewhat similar to a human’s foot. These feet allow opossums to climb and jump very well. While opossums may be small, this feature allows them to get away quickly if they feel threatened.  If you’re interested in learning …

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Everything You Need To Know About Opossums’ Digging Behavior

Why Do Opossums Dig Holes? Opossums dig shallow holes in the dirt because they are searching for food to eat. They mainly eat insects and grubs but they also may be looking for carrion, which is dead animal flesh that is rotting. Opossums will commonly find these items in the ground and feast on them. …

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Opossum Reproduction, Pouches, and Babies (Explained)

Opossums really are remarkable creatures. They are the only marsupial outside of Australia, have a voracious appetite for ticks and other pests, and demonstrate one of the most fascinating reproduction cycles in the animal kingdom. Because they are marsupials, their babies are born incredibly early and must spend the first few weeks of their life …

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What Do Opossums Eat? (A Bit of Everything!)

Opossums are the only marsupial native to America and have a diet as unique as they are. They are known as scavengers which means they eat pretty much anything they can get their paws on. The Opossumøs diet includes dead and rotting plants, fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts. But it doesn’t stop there – they …

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