Deputy awarded by PETA for rescuing baby opossums in Pinellas County
The deputy saw an opossum lying dead in the road, and remembered baby opossums can survive in their mother's pouch for hours ...
Leander officer rescues four baby opossums after mother dies during birth
A Leander police officer went beyond the call of duty Friday when she rescued four baby opossums after their mother died while giving birth.Officer Martinez res ...
Opossum discovered crossing Bay Bridge now healed, released into the wild
A wayward opossum that was discovered walking on the Bay Bridge in February has been released into the wild after being ...
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How a Stuffed Animal Named Billy Possum Tried—and Failed—to Replace the Teddy Bear as America’s National Toy
In 1909, wealthy widow Susie W. Allgood marketed a plush marsupial inspired by President William Howard Taft. But children ...
The unique mammal that gives birth unlike any other
In the 1980s, David Attenborough travels to Florida to meet the opossum in this groundbreaking wildlife documentary and discovers how an infant learns the skills it will need for life. Watch the full ...
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Heartwarming rescue of opossum babies by Florida deputy who spotted lifeless mom on side of road
Spread the love A Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputy has captured the admiration from grateful wildlife lovers across ...
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Pinellas County deputy rescues 8 baby opossums after their mother’s death
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A deputy rescued eight baby possums after their mother was killed on Wednesday. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Baldwin was on patrol ...
Curious and Brave Possum Stretches Arms Wide for Cuddle in Sweet Encounter
An eager baby possum leant through a window to try its luck at securing a hug in footage captured on Wednesday, March 26.This ...