Possums can be the subject of cute fascination, morbid curiosity (quite literally, these creatures play dead as a defense mechanism) or a nuisance to homeowners. Perhaps your knowledge of possums ...

With its rat-like tail and hairless ears, the humble opossum doesn’t get a lot of respect. But North America’s only native marsupial, or pouched animal, plays a valuable role in nature. “Opossums are ...

An article in this month's issue of "Smithsonian" magazine entitled "A Few Miles of Land Arose From the Sea -- and the World Changed" by John F. Ross got me thinking about opossums. The article ...

Social media commenters were delighted to learn that the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) in Ann Arbor, Michigan recently rescued a possum born with "underdeveloped" eyes, rendering it blind. The ...