Baby possum

P.R.E.A.M. [Ed. note — What're your thoughts on possums? Cute or terrifying? Pro or con? PLEASE LET US KNOW BECAUSE WE ARE DIVIDED ON THIS ISSUE.]

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Possum Trash on Instagram: “He thought there was trash in this sink. He didn’t find any trash, and is now stuck in the sink. So sad😭😭 #possum #possums #opossum…”

Instead of caving to the media's portrayal of possums as terrifying rat-like trash burglars, let this collection of adorable possum pictures change ...

This week on Discover Nature, we take a look at Missouri’s cousin to the kangaroo. The Didelphis virginiana, or the Virginia opossum, is the only…

At birth, newborn opossums are so tiny that an entire litter, consisting of up to 14 babies, can fit into a single teaspoon. They are so undeveloped that it's impossible for them to survive outside the mother. However, their front legs are developed all out of proportion to the rest of their bodies, and are strong enough for the completely blind babies to pull themselves from their birth opening, across the mother's belly, into her pouch

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Possums and opossums look almost identical, however, they're different species. Possums are found in Australia, while opossums inhabit the US. It would be hard to believe looking at their photos, but these marsupials are generally disliked and considered pests.