What's the difference between an opossum and a possum? Are opossums really disease-driven? Explore the myths and misconceptions about the misunderstood opossum with wildlife filmmaker Alex Goetz. What ...

Maybe you find them lovable, or maybe their pointy ears and toothy smirks churn your stomach. Either way, you’ll never need to worry about opossums attacking your pets, digging in your garden or ...

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 ...

The cake-stuffed Omaha opossum was taken in by the Nebraska Wildlife Rehab rescue group. Sometimes, your eyes are bigger than your stomach. That’s what happened to a very relatable opossum in Omaha, ...

Whether celebrated as Michigan's only marsupial or reviled as backyard pests, opossums make an impression. Famous for playing dead, they are a common sight rooting around trash cans or sheltering in ...