The stranger found the 3-4-month-old opossum in SW Lubbock. This opossum has a rare hair-loss condition called alopecia, which causes the body to shed body hair. Since fur is key at regulating body temperature, opossum wouldn't have survived.

The stranger found the 3-4-month-old opossum in SW Lubbock. This opossum has a rare hair-loss condition called alopecia, which causes the body to shed body hair. Since fur is key at...

Some people keep strange pets. Like snakes, spiders, or other exotic animals. But what do you think of opossums as pets? Well, if your first thought was "eww," perhaps you will change your mind.

Some people keep strange pets. Like snakes, spiders, or other exotic animals. But what do you think of opossums as pets? Well, if your first thought was "eww," perhaps you will...

This story has Redditors talking about why we should be thankful for opossums.

This story has Redditors talking about why we should be thankful for opossums.

When Eric Hertlein went to visit his grandma at her Kansas home not long ago, he knew to expect several stray cats on her front porch, where she would always let them hang out. This time, however, one of these kitties...

When Eric Hertlein went to visit his grandma at her Kansas home not long ago, he knew to expect several stray cats on her front porch, where she would always let...

Stella

This photo of a cheerful possum spotted in a bush around Opotiki, New Zealand has sparked a hilarious photoshop battle that will surely crack you up.

This photo of a cheerful possum spotted in a bush around Opotiki, New Zealand has sparked a hilarious photoshop battle that will surely crack you up.

Iveta

Judy Obregon was driving to see her mother-in-law when she saw a dead-looking opossum on the road. Suddenly, the tiny creature lifted her head. Obregon approached her and saw that the opossum was not only injured (probably shot with a BB...

Judy Obregon was driving to see her mother-in-law when she saw a dead-looking opossum on the road. Suddenly, the tiny creature lifted her head. Obregon approached her and saw that the...

Julija Televičiūtė

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.

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...