Possums look like scraggly, ratty creatures—or at least that’s what I used to think. You see them trundling across roads at nighttime, sharp-toothed bundles of fur with a long naked tail trailing ...

Most of us have heard the phrase “playing possum,” whether we know what a possum is or not. What many Americans call a possum is in fact an opossum. While that “o” might not seem like a big deal, it ...

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 ...

I love possums. Probably because we have so much in common. We have gray hair, don’t see well, aren’t particularly graceful or speedy, aren’t picky eaters and have been around (almost) since the ...

Possums are nasty. I guess a pet is OK if you keep it clean and know what it's been eating. Otherwise, they feed on carrion and all that implies. Not always. When I was in Los Angeles (ca. 2002) the ...

According to Veterinary Care at Your Fingertips, possums are typically peaceful and prefer to avoid conflict. Even if they ...

That was the warning Justine Latton’s husband issued before instructing his friend to look above his head. The pair had been in the middle of fixing a door inside an old ski lodge at Mount Field ...

As far as viral animals go, possums have one of the most niche followings: ignored by some, hated by others, and beloved by the very best. If you've just discovered your love of possums (opossums in ...

An opossum enjoying a strawberry treat has melted hearts online after a video went viral on the video-sharing app TikTok. The adorable marsupial has captured hearts after eating a strawberry in the ...