Hands down, the best thing that happened to the planet Earth is the array of animals it so lovingly carries. Of course, things would be much better if humans wouldn't interfere with their existence – however, sadly, that's an ongoing matter that will continue being a problem for a while. Still, it's safe to say that without animals, our existence would be much duller – as seeing their adorable faces somewhere on our feed can make our whole day or even week better.
Nowadays, it makes folks raise their eyebrows if someone says they don't own a pet, or even worse when they are totally not interested in having one. Dogs and cats have replaced children for many families and have been great companions to those who chose to have kids. Though, when there's no possibility of owning a pet for one reason or another, the internet comes to the rescue and does a great job of satisfying your cute-animal "cravings". Bored Panda decided to gather the most adorable pictures of possums and opossums that will undoubtedly brighten your day.
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Possum Tries To Steal Cat’s Food, And Cat’s Reaction Is Priceless
I have both feral cats and possums living in my garage. They all eat together at communal bowls... cat possum cat possum ... I think the cats have accepted them as part of their clan, but with uglier tails.
My sister had a possum that came in the cat door just to eat. The cats just sat there and watched.
Load More Replies...I'm pretty sure my cat has befriended our local opossum. I see them out there together sometimes
Have you ever seen the teeth on a Opossum? BIG teeth. Bigger than the cat's for sure. opossumtee...ac9954.jpg
Many confuse possums and opossums, thinking that they're the same animal – however, that's not really the case, as the animals actually live in different countries. Opossums reside in North and South America, whereas possums are native to Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea, New Zealand and lastly China. Even though both animals are marsupials, possums are the lucky ones as they're more closely related to kangaroos (not that it really interferes with their cuteness).
Besides, the word "opossum" is borrowed from a Powhatan language – a language that was spoken by the Virginia Algonquian tribe and in essence meant "white dog or dog-like beast". Later on, a British botanist thought that possums looked fairly similar to opossums, which is why they were given such a similar name.
Australian Veterinary Clinic Rescues A Rare Golden Possum, People Say They Just Caught A Pikachu
me: do i want to look at 164 pictures of possums? shouldn't i be productive instead? also me: PIKA-POSSUM
Adorable! I just want to grab him and stuff him into a pokeball and never play him because i love him too much to risk losing him!
Hate to suggest it, but aren't Australian possums way cuter than the American ones?
The animals are both nocturnal and carry their babies in a pouch, though if you look at their tails, opossums have a scaly and nearly hairless tail, whilst possums have a bushy one, almost squirrel-like. Also, possums are herbivores, meaning they are all about the greens, however opossums have a broad diet, as they'll eat anything from fruits, to carrion meat, to cat and dog food that people mistakenly or deliberately leave on their porches.
Now, talking about their famous protective reactions, opossums usually hiss – though when they understand that this particular technique is failing, they'll play dead. In fact, this reaction is not voluntarily and is an instinctive response.
The Australian Western Pygmy Possum Is Actually One Of The Largest Pygmy Possums In The World Despite Being No Larger Than A Typical Kiwi Fruit
Also known for its hunting abilities, as demonstrated in this picture taken with its latest human victim.
They're known to inject enzymes into their victims to liquify them and suck them dry. Ferocious little beasts.
Load More Replies...An Opossum Monching On Some Foods
I had 3 pet possums not long ago - rescued babies that were able to be returned to the wild but they stopped by every night anyway. I was surprized to learn they eat with their back teeth, because their mouths are so narrow to the front and not as strong. They loved grapes and would put one in their mouths, tip their heads up so the grape would go the back, and ...I'm not kidding...go "nom nom nom nom nom" while looking up at the sky, loving that grape. It was soooo funny. "
To hell with ya mukbang shitz.... Behold the ultimate BIGBITE that i can doo...
Ok Ike so you can see the food when I eat......bedder now affhole
Moreover, the confusion between the two is very much real – as the word opossum is used for more than 100 different species of marsupials across America, and the word possum is applied for a group of about 67 species found in Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia. American folks often don't realize that the name of the animal living there is opossum, causing this teeny-tiny confusion.
Rare Pygmy Possums Just Got Rediscovered After Fears That Bushfires Wiped Them Out
Stubborn little devils even a fire can't stop them!
Load More Replies...But their main food source the Bogon Moth has sadly declined, placing these gorgeous beasties at further risk.
Friends Cat Has Adopted A Baby Possum
Baby possums are the cutest! I bet some of my cats would do this
Despite all these differences and a few similarities, the animals are extremely cute, though opossums have been known to attack humans. The animals can grow up to a medium dog's size, are lucky owners of sharp claws and also have about 50 teeth that, presumably, are just as sharp. Apart from hissing and entering the catatonic state when encountering some sort of danger, opossums will also secrete a green smelly fluid that will make the "playing dead" seem more believable.
The Possum That Visits Our Deck Every Evening Brought Along Somebody Special Last Night! Meet Deckster And Backster
Weird things happen when they land on your tin roof. They turn into elephants! 😳😂
Yep my pet girl has one at the moment. Horrendous growling and shrieking when she meets a male followed not long after by yearly cuteness
So A Family Of Opossums Walked Out In Front Of Me
This is absolutely correct. A possum posse. All my possums are named Blossom if they're big (Petal if they're small) so I would have a Blossom Possum Posse.
Load More Replies...Just FYI, unlike with a squirrel baby, if you ever find a lone possum baby on the ground, the mother will NOT return for it, since she won't notice it's missing. So please contact a wildlife rehabilitator in this case!
Thanks for sharing this piece of information! Hope it saves a baby possum's life!
Load More Replies...Not unlike its human counterpart, the mom has to take on the carpool duties.
If opossums did not have such large litters, they could not exist. The mortality rate for the young is so high...over 75%... and an opossum's life span is really short, usually less than two years! Hearts out to these dear creatures. Their lives are short and difficult.
Essentially saying, the animals have a great and well-thought plan of potentially saving themselves when something goes south. Moreover, even though the creatures have a bit of a reputation, they can absolutely do some good for your garden by eating all the unwanted and venomous pests – so if you see one in your neighborhood, maybe think about leaving it alone.
When Your Possum Demands And Finally Gets A Bed In Your Dresser
Opossums socialized with humans are so sweet, loving and cuddly. They do not look cuddly, because of their coarse outer coat, but under that coat they are soft and downy...like a kitten.
Essentially saying, the animals have a great and well-thought plan of potentially saving themselves when something goes south. Moreover, even though the creatures have a bit of a reputation, they can absolutely do some good for your garden by eating all the unwanted and venomous pests – so if you see one in your neighborhood, maybe think about leaving it alone.
A Possum, Skunk, And Raccoon All Having Dinner Together! Apparently, There Was A Fox At One Point As Well! My Colleague's Sister Took This Photo From Her Back Yard
Trash panda, zombie rat, and stinky kitty... the American garbage squad!
I have these three in my yard for the past year!!! The same!!! Saw the momma skunk with three babies, the possum walking in my garden and the raccoon in the tree!!! I love them all! Oh! And there were two deer brothers munching with the birds…I felt I was in a Disney story!!🥰
Well if these guys can all eat at the same table then we humans should be able to do it too!
My skunks, possums, and raccoons would eat out of bowls and all got along just fine and dandy for years....and bring their kids to eat when they were weeks old.
This looks like the beginning of a children's book "Great Adventure" where they all set out together on a quest.
Have A Happy Possum!
I have truly lost my heart - I need this sweet critter!
Load More Replies...I Met A Woman With A Possum And A Beautifully Sincere Smile
I can't imagine what you are seeing.i see a lovely woman with a genuinely happy face. They are both happy and look beautiful.
Load More Replies...Turns out, the animals are not only adorable but are often misjudged by us, when they're actually quite helpful to the environment. Let us know if you've already happened to befriend your local possum or opossum. And now that you know about their benefits, next time you see it sticking out of your trash can, maybe give it some dog food for being so great.
My Step Dad Stumbled Across This Little Guy While Hunting
It already is! I love Positive Possum! <3 acc1638c1a...a64edf.jpg
An Opossum Got Into My Buddy's House And He Snapped A Selfie With It While He Was Carrying It Out
All the opossums (the American opossum) I’ve come across have, like most wild animals, been very nasty-tempered and pissed off I’m there. So I have a hard time believing this possum is at all pleased to be wrapped up in a towel and having a selfie taken, and is actually trying to maneuver itself into a good position to bite this guy but good.
That is absolutely true, still the picture is awesome.
Load More Replies...diseases? Opossums carry diseases such as leptospirosis, tuberculosis, relapsing fever, tularemia, spotted fever, toxoplasmosis, coccidiosis, trichomoniasis, and Chagas disease. They may also be infested with fleas, ticks, mites, and lice. Opossums are hosts for cat and dog fleas, especially in urban environments
They actually make wonderful pets. A friend of mine had one and she called it Dawdles...as it dawdled a lot eating it's food or walking.
I've had two that were orphaned 17 years apart. One possie was a girl named Sam and the boy was Bob E Lee. If you raise them they are the sweetest and best pet. I wouldn't dare walk up and pick up a grown one. That picture of the guy and possum is a pet of his or someone else's. No way it would be so calm.
Load More Replies...How did he pick it up without it biting the crap out of him? Those teeth are sharp and they don't take any crap from anthing.
Australian Possum. She Found A Strawberry
And a chocolate covered peanut next to it..................................
Found a strawberry, left a poop ? 🤣 not an equal trade but nice try buddy
Baby Possum Got Into Our House Last Night. This Is How We Found It This Morning
Dont mind me* (not tryin to be a grammar freak or tryin to be rude!)
Load More Replies...She just wanted to take a shower. Did you adopt her her or call a wildlife rescue?
A Different Easter Bunny
This Little Pygmy-Possum Is Having A Snooze
Little Opie From The Rehab Center I Work At
So...Trying ...to...push it ... ooooooover - no luck please help!
Load More Replies...I See Your Shoulder Cats, Is It Too Late For A Shoulder Baby Opossum?
Possum Trashes Woman’s Office In Australia, Becomes A Meme
Trashes? Pretty sure that's all her doing and he's just being all innocent.
Yes, the possum is innocent! Or at least very sorry.
Load More Replies...I think American possums have cuter faces, but this one has some gorgeous eyes!
Owner Finds A Baby Possum Clinging On To Her Dog’s Back
Breaks my heart when they lose their mama and just cling to any warm body.
One of my friends spotted a dead opossum on the road, and noticed movement. There were several babies, frantic to nurse. She gathered them up, bought KMR (kitten milk replacement) and bottles, and reared them all. They used to ride around on her head. So far as I know, they and their offspring are still living happy lives in her woodland backyard.
Load More Replies...What do they do with the opossum? do they take it to a rescue centre or try to find the mum?
https://www.boredpanda.com/baby-possum-riding-puli-dog-melbourne/
Load More Replies...The cords on those Pulick (I think that's the plural form for Puli) are gorgeous!
Is it supposed to be covered in dreadlocks, like does it come like that?
Mushroom The Possum
O.M.G. I just died off cuteness overload. Well, at least the last thing my eyes saw was this...this......aaaaaand I died again
Missing My Field Site And All Its Amazing Critters
This has been a meme piicture with a caption like "All Australian animals WANT to kill you..but some of them can't."
I am surprised (and relieved) that these haven't been big in the exotic pet trade. So stinkin cute!
This Rescue Opossum My Mom Met At A Nature Center
Like someone already mentioned, Opossums tend to get cross eyed if they're overweight.
Volunteering As A Wildlife Rescue Rehabilitator Is Often Hard And Heartbreaking Work. But Having Tiny Babies Fall Asleep In Your Hands Makes It All Worth It
Asleep in your hand it trusts you with its life - WHAT A FEELING THAT MUST BE!
Load More Replies...Cute Baby Opossum I Found In My House
I are a bit scared so I hang on to something I know!
Load More Replies...These Possums Live In My Window
Golden Brushtail Possum
This....I read about these a few years back....the cutest thing ever!
I don't think I've ever seen a guiltier little face. Just adorable
Load More Replies...Clementine, Reminding Everyone That All Animals Love, And Love To Be Loved! (Rescued Virginia Opossum)
there is absolutely NO reason to hurt animals and just for 'fun'?? oh helll no.
Possum Of The Day
Ready For A Slumber Party
This Is Hank. Hank Lives In My Aunt’s Garage He’s Very Old And Has A Hard Time Walking So She Set Up A Warm Place For Him To Rest And Feeds Him Lots Of Treats
This Possum Being Caught Out
A Local Brisbane Brushtail Possum That Stops By My Window Every Now And Then
My Friends And I Saved A Baby Ring Tail Possum! Here's Her With The Vet
I looked him up, and he is a pretty good looking guy, though with a BS in Veterinary Technology, and not DVM.
Load More Replies...Listen Doc - there ain't nuttin wrong with me that a good meal won't fix!
A Rescued Baby Possum Thinks My German Shepherd Is Its Mom
Rescued Baby Opossum
I rescued this baby opossum found in our parking lot yesterday. With the lid of the box closed we could hear her running around but whenever I opened the lid she would play dead. Here she is playing dead with a piece of food in her mouth.
We had a mother stash SEVEN babies under our old house, and they all ended up inside (modular house with some openings to crawl space.) NOT ONE of them played dead. They hissed and growled and fussed as we live-caught them one by one and took them out. Luckily they were old enough to be on their own, because we never found mom.
Poor scared little critter just be patient with her keep her warm and fed!
Starry & Daff Moments To Warm Our Hearts
Poor baby has lost his tail! Hope it wasnt some cruel human… (wouldn’t surprise me)
Are you sure? It looks like it's just tucked up.
Load More Replies...I think his tail is just curled around the other side where we can't see it. He's too young for a severed tail to have healed up that completely.
A Racoon, A Opossum And A Stray Cat Enjoying A Peaceful Meal
Around here the snow is bellybutton high - feeding something that's hungry is not harmful!
while you are not wrong about feeding wildlife you don't have any context here so don't call people idiots when you don't know s**t
Load More Replies...I Think That He Likes The Legos
Found A Baby Opossum In My Recycling Bin This Morning
Well I hope you thanked him for his help and then you help him survive - that's recycling too!
An Itsy Bitsy Pygmy Possum
I Had An Opossum Visit My House So I Asked If They Were Friendly Or Not In This Facebook Group I'm In. An Animal Rescue Company Replied With This Photo. His Name Is Bobo
They are also immune to rabies. Both getting and passing it. That being said, if you're not by one you should still go to the doctor in case of infection.
Load More Replies...This Heck Of A Thing Hanging From Your Kitchen Window Screen At 2 In The Morning
we’ve been trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty
Enjoying The Music
Bailey, Our Golden Brushtail Possum
Gloria The Possum
Meet Gloria. Gloria was shaking. She was terrified. And her 7, 8, 9(?) babies clung to her back and neck with all their strength. Thing is, as a nocturnal animal, Gloria shouldn’t be out during daylight. The fact that she was out in the open at 6:45AM carrying her entire family on her back means something went terribly wrong. This poor baby and her babies must have lost their safe home, and she was looking for safety... Or help. We called a vet, they recommended we call Malibu wildlife rescue. Malibu recommended we leave Gloria as-is, as long as she didn’t look injured (which she didn’t).
Well done for not handling the opossum without getting advice. I wish more people appreciated how stressful it can be for wild animals to be handled by humans. For some species it can be a death sentence. It is *always* in the animal's best interests to find a solution that involves the least human contact possible, and very often this means watching from a distance while they sort their own problem out.
Piss on 'em! I would have tried to help get them to a wooded area at least!
they'll find a safe place as long as they stay away from the road..
Don't Forget To Brush Your Teeth!
Twice a day my dentist says but I don't eat junk food - go ahead offer me a cheesy!
A Rescued Baby Ringtail Possum Warming Up In Front Of A Car Heater
Looks completely unafraid! This is the kind of handful we should all enjoy!
The world of marsupials is truly fascinating, with each species offering its unique charm and traits. Among these, the golden possums stand out not only because of their rare and striking appearance but also because of their compelling story of rescue. This story highlights how human intervention can sometimes be a force for good, much like possums and opossums are good for your garden by controlling pests.
To dive deeper into such unique tales of wildlife wonder, you can learn more about the uncommon color mutation and rescue efforts of golden possums.
My Friends Cat Adopted A Baby Possum
Correcting The Injustice Of The Lack Of Baby Possums
Pretzel The Possum Snacking On Fruit For The 1st Time
more people would have had they not fainted of cuteness overload
Load More Replies...Graduation Day! Releasing My Foster Babies Now They Are Old Enough
Goodnight! Sleep Tight! Don’t Let The Bed Bunny Bite
Why do people feel the need to decorate their pets as if they were dolls though? I can hardly imagine they like it.
I mean the possum looks happy sooo it's OK? If it's showing discomfort obviously not cool but i know dogs that belong to friends that live getting dressed up so yeah depends
Load More Replies...Opossum Baby Gets A Brushy
What A Pure And Tiny Face
Police Rescue Baby Opossum, Name Him "Stone Cold Steve Opossum"
I Work At A Wildlife Rehabilitation Center And Volunteered To Foster 5 Virginia Opossum Joeys
This Possum And Her Baby Fell Down Our Friends Chimney
Kika My Opossum
Ohh. A story beginning in tragedy that ends in being loved for the rest of her (hopefully) long, domesticated life.
She Is Beauty, She Is Grace. She Will Bite You In The Face
I Have A Baby Opossum Holding On Line 3. Baby Opossum. Line 3
Leave Your Cupboards Open And I Will Come Visit Your Teapot! Cookie Jars Are Ok Too But I Will Eat All The Cookies First
One Of Australia's Not So Scary Animals, The Pygmy Possum
The only one that won’t bite you to death, sting you to death or chew to your leg off.
I'm Part Of An Opossum Rescue Group. This Is One Of The Babies
Blessed Possum
Current Mood... My Sister’s Possum
Georgie The Cute One
Possum Riding A Baby Deer
What happens when the main characters wander off the Disney Film lot.
Ok, now this is just to adorable. Baby deer are adorable on their own, but ad a baby possum...🥰
A Visitor Arrived
Saved This Adorable Baby Opossum From My Dog. Look At That Face!
My Cousins Adopted A Baby Opossum After His Mom Was Hit By A Car. Meet Gimli!
so you are now on a mission : ask your son to find the dude and to share a bazillion of belly and ears scratches from the Bored Panda community
Load More Replies...Señor Chonk Is Back With Frend
Take your stupid comment off of BP. You are not here for childish entertainment. YOU are a wild animal
Load More Replies...Freya
Nonreturnable
Smile
Opossums Get A Lot Of Hate, But They Clear A Lot Of Unwanted Bugs And Parasites From The Ecosystem And Are Generally Helpful Friends
Not completely true. They have a lower body temperature than most mammals, which makes it harder for the virus to take hold, but there have been (EXTREMELY rare) cases of opossums with rabies.
Load More Replies...My Sister Rescues Opossums And She Just Sent Me This
Smiling Opossum Is Molly The Cat's Best Friend. They Share Cat Food And Smiles. Here's A Smile For You Too
We Hope You’re Still Staying Safe!
Here’s A Cute Opossum To Brighten Your Day
The Opossum Is North America's Only Marsupial, They Can Eat 5000 Ticks A Year And Are Almost Immune To Rabies! Their Body Temperature Is Too Low For The Virus To Survive
This Is Courtney Ann, She Helped Our Beautiful Wild Friend When He Got Stuck Under A Car
"All right, Courtney Ann, enough posing for pics, just put me the eff down by those trees!"
Possum
Enjoying The View
Burrito With Extra Poss
The Cutest
Upvote for food choices!! I get why cat/ dog food is used but it's nice seeing natural choices with rescues/ rehabs
I don't think they're too fussy about what they eat, but I suppose it's good their getting their fruits and veg.
Load More Replies...Pocket Protector
The Possum Orb Does Random Stuff When Thrown At Another Entity
There's A Little Guy Taking A Nap In My Hammock Right Now
It's My Cake Day. Here's A Baby Possum
"Cake day" I am not sure if it means birthday but I am using it from now on
My It Guy
People Need To Know The Cuteness Of A Baby Possum
It was yesterday, that's just how good those phones are made to last 😂
Load More Replies...Truck Looks Like It Has A Possum Logo
I'll Never Be This Cute
Do Not Touch My Burger King
The Circle Of Life
Cought Red Handed
Relocated A Mama And Her Babies Away From Our Construction Site The Other Day
A Summertime Photo To Cheer Everyone Up. She Dens Nearby And Still Visits My Back Yard Regularly, But Not Every Night During The Winter
Every Holiday Tree Starts As A Seedling!
Woman Takes Care Of Orphaned Opossum, And Now It Refuses To Be Released Back Into The Wild
Climbing A Tree To Nap With The Squirrels
Where Are The Snacks!
Goodnight Lovely Friends!
Ever Seen A Baby Opossum?
"Shiver Me Timbers! I'm A Pirate!" - Seymour
Face only a mother could love... And a father. And a child. And a....
.. and a b**** and a lover and a sinner and a saint
Load More Replies...Birthday Boy
Scared Little Guy
Shopping In An Nc Walmart Right Now And This Man Has A Live Possum On His Shoulder
*Walmart employee* "Sorry sir, I'm afraid you can't bring live animals into the store" *Possum plays dead* *Walmart employee* "Oh, my apologies sir, I didn't realize, go right ahead"
Fern, The Sweetest Opossum
This Is My Opossum Mia
When This Baby Possum Looked At Me Like This
I found him in my yard looking completely lost & not really going anywhere. I try not to interfere with mother nature, but I couldn't just leave him there knowing he would get eaten by someone's dog or something. Following good wildlife advice, I made him a shelter with an upside down cardboard box so he could get out of the sun & safely wait for dark when his mother would hopefully find him. I put a shallow dish of water in the box & made a couple holes big enough for him to get out when he was ready. I'm pretty sure his mother found him shortly after dark.
Found A Baby Possum. Took It To A Wildlife Rehabilitator. She Sent Me This Picture After She Cleaned Him Up
Leadbeater's Possum Was Presumed Extinct By 1960 Simply Because No Live Specimen Had Been Seen For 50 Years. Then, In 1961, A Single Possum Was Rediscovered
Sessie & Daff
Baby Donut Friend Playing The Harp
This Sleepy Guy
Possums Are Cute, Too!
Squirt Says Mornin
I Raise And Rehab Baby Opossums! I’ve Been Taking Care Of These Guys Since They Were The Size Of My Thumb And I Released Them In The Fall
I read "cocktail" and could just not understand what the hell a cocktail nesting box was
I Realize Some People Are Averse To Opossums Because They Can Be Mean And Nasty Creatures, But Take My Word For It, Smeagol Is A Really Cool Dude
I honestly have never, ever heard that opossums can be mean. I was always told that they're pretty docile & just want to be left alone. I'll never fully understand the random hatred humans can have for our fellow creatures, though.
A Cool Guy
It’s Me!
My Coworker Is A Wildlife Rehabber Specializing In Opossums. This Little Girl Is Getting Her Beauty Rest
Had A Guy Bring A Opossum Into The Pawn Shop Where I Work Today
Give me all of your money. I will gladly take that cutie off your hands.
Took My Girls Out For Some Sun Today
Happy Sleepy Smiley Sunshiney Sunday, Friends! Xo Emma & Freya
Shop Has A New Mascot
Milkshake
A Friend Of Mine Got A Lobster Costume For Her Possum
It may be cute but hampering a wild animals movement by dressing it up for giggles is just cruel in my book.
like i said before these people either rescued or adopted these animals so they arent wild, and cloth is a very breathable and light material espescially animal costumes.
Load More Replies...Only A Few Months Old Rescued Possum
Found This Guy On My Way To Work Today
The Rough Life Of An Unreleasable At Second Chances Wildlife Center
The Opossum Is Able To Withstand Up To 80 Rattlesnake Or Coral Snake Bites. Thanks To Him, There Is An Antidote To Snake Venom
I shudder to imagine how we know how many bites a poor little opossum can take!
My Whole Life I Have Rehabbed And Owned Opossums! This Is Our Newest One, Little Baby! She Is Quite Photogenic
This Is Fred
Fred is an idiot who apparently lives around our house somewhere. Fred woke me up at 5 AM freaked out because he was on the ground, and his mom was on our fence waiting for him to figure out how to climb the wall. We reunited Fred with Momma and his three other siblings (more on that in a sec). They wandered around our yard and we started our day. These photos aren't from 5 AM though, they're from around 3 when I let our dogs out and heard them freak out. Fred spent a little time in both their mouths, but appears generally unharmed. Assuming Momma is still near somewhere, we put him behind our garage with water and an egg cracked into a cup. As of 10 PM, he was still there chirruping for his mom.
well once a baby opossum drops they are kind of on their own. Most times their mothers don't really notice
Cute Little Yawner
I Love My Little Tick Eating Machine
This opossum comes by my backyard frequently. I feed birds in the back and throw fruit and vegetables out for him and some bunnies that come by and have even had baby bunnies in one of my flower pots. I also have baby robins on my front porch, and have all kinds of birds visiting daily and some adorable squirrels too, whose antics can be hilarious.
Hairless Opossum Was Saved In Lubbock From Cold Wilderness, And The People Are Knitting Sweaters For Her
A Cute Possum In Hopes Of Brightening Up Your Day A Lil Bit
This Kid At My School Brings His Possum Along Sometimes
Anyone Know What Kind Of Bird This Is?
Opossum In A Onesie
Little Miss Jellybean Looks So Cute After A Nap
Thought You Guys Might Want To See Our Clinic's Opossum Ready For Christmas
Opossum With Babies At A Suburb In San Diego. She Was Easily The Size Of A Housecat!
Caught This Guy Stealing Cat Food
Here's Daisy, My Emotional Support Opossum. I Hope She Makes You Beautiful People Smile
I Had The Opportunity To Meet An Educational Opossum. Their Fur Is Softer Than I Thought It Would Be
Despite All My Rage, I'm Still Just A Possum In A Cage
Bullet with butterfly wings! Imma upvote for the adorable raging possum and the Smashing Pumpkins 😍😍
Despite The Big Silly Grin I Can Assure You That He Was Big Upset About Being Picked Up
Lovin’ Treats
Monday Face
Boys In Blue
This Little Visitor I Had Last Year
I Made A Lil Sweater For My Possum Friend
Ready For Haloween
Flower Power
Opossum & Flowers
Help Me Choose A Name For This Baby Opossum (Boy)
O'something or other - like O'Reilly or O'Neal or O'Shaugnessy. I just think a good ol' fashioned Irish "O" name would fit an opossum.
Local Ambassador Opossum. A Little Spooked But Very Sweet
Fact 1: American animals are actually opossums, Didelphimorphia. Australian animals are just possums, Phalangeridae. Captain Cook's botanist, Joseph Banks, thought the Australian animal resembled the American one with which he was familiar, so he just named them possums which was accepted by immigrants and English speakers. They are not technically related to each other at all, except that both (o)possums are marsupials. Fact 2: All possums are adorable, wherever they come from.
Adorable critters and so very useful by eating all those ticks which carry Lyme disease (they have a natural immunity to Lyme!)
Yep, they're very important to our ecosystem because of it. Plus they are so cute!!
Load More Replies...Had to share this guy with you - he was a rescue I raised and who was able to be released into the wild. He hung around the neighborhood, got a girlfriend, had babies. His name is Mustard. Everyone knew him and was nice to him, so it was pretty great. American opossums do this "trick" when they want to ward off predators or scare people. They drool spit and snot out of their nose and mouth, and stare holes in you. This makes people and others think they're rabid or sick and most will leave them alone. Or they do it if they're mad at you for not feeding them for the 8th time that day. Like a Drool staring contest. At least once a week someone would call me and say, "your possum in my backyard, I think he's sick!". I'd say no, don't fall for his B.S. .. he thinks he's scary. Just give him a piece of fruit :) 20180429_1...68e25b.jpg
This thread made me happy. I came for possums. I received a cuteness over load and I am complete for this month. 😍
My dad found an abandoned baby possum when he worked at the dump. He brought her home and built her a shelter. She loved my dad. Still lives in the back yard and comes to visit him.
Unfortunately, neither possums nor opossums here - they are so cute! And my cats would appreciate their tick eating talent, I'm sure...
Fact 1: American animals are actually opossums, Didelphimorphia. Australian animals are just possums, Phalangeridae. Captain Cook's botanist, Joseph Banks, thought the Australian animal resembled the American one with which he was familiar, so he just named them possums which was accepted by immigrants and English speakers. They are not technically related to each other at all, except that both (o)possums are marsupials. Fact 2: All possums are adorable, wherever they come from.
Adorable critters and so very useful by eating all those ticks which carry Lyme disease (they have a natural immunity to Lyme!)
Yep, they're very important to our ecosystem because of it. Plus they are so cute!!
Load More Replies...Had to share this guy with you - he was a rescue I raised and who was able to be released into the wild. He hung around the neighborhood, got a girlfriend, had babies. His name is Mustard. Everyone knew him and was nice to him, so it was pretty great. American opossums do this "trick" when they want to ward off predators or scare people. They drool spit and snot out of their nose and mouth, and stare holes in you. This makes people and others think they're rabid or sick and most will leave them alone. Or they do it if they're mad at you for not feeding them for the 8th time that day. Like a Drool staring contest. At least once a week someone would call me and say, "your possum in my backyard, I think he's sick!". I'd say no, don't fall for his B.S. .. he thinks he's scary. Just give him a piece of fruit :) 20180429_1...68e25b.jpg
This thread made me happy. I came for possums. I received a cuteness over load and I am complete for this month. 😍
My dad found an abandoned baby possum when he worked at the dump. He brought her home and built her a shelter. She loved my dad. Still lives in the back yard and comes to visit him.
Unfortunately, neither possums nor opossums here - they are so cute! And my cats would appreciate their tick eating talent, I'm sure...
