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I found an opossum! Now what? (lemmy.world)
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This is Gimli, a new arrival to 101 Paws and Claws (lemmy.world)
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Baby cuddles (lemmy.world)
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Pigpen the opossum riding Godzilla (lemmy.world)
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Opossum Fact #13: Colonial Americans thought they reproduced through their nostrils (lemmy.world)
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Source #1: https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2015/AprilMay/Animals/Opossums

Source #2: https://caitlynfinton.com/2023/05/12/meet-the-opossum/

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Wait, who am I again?! (lemmy.world)
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Opossum Fact #17: She's got 13 nipples and that's still not enough for everyone (lemmy.world)
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Source #1: https://a-z-animals.com/animals/opossum/incredible-opossum-facts/

Source #2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opossum

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Mom cuddles (lemmy.world)
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Meeting a friend (lemmy.world)
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The world got me like... (lemmy.world)
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Your beauty makes my jaw drop (lemmy.world)
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A lovely family (lemmy.world)
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Opossum fact #7: They originate from South America (lemmy.world)
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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opossum

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Opossum Fact: Opossums do not eat ticks (lemmy.world)
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Source (a fascinating read): https://outdoor.wildlifeillinois.org/articles/debunking-the-myth-opossums-dont-eat-ticks

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You are now subscribed to Opossum Facts! Let's learn more about our marsupial friends :) (lemmy.world)
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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opossum

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Quick community poll: Should I come up with some fun opossum facts to post here on the regular? Please upvote for yes, downvote for no. (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 weeks ago by ickplant@lemmy.world to c/opossums@lemmy.world
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For those who don't know, I made a bunch of "bat facts" graphics for my bat community (see examples here) - should I do the same for this community? As you all know, I love me some opossums, so I'll happily do the research and everything.

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Possum found nestled in with plush toys at airport gift shop in Tasmania (www.theguardian.com)
submitted 4 weeks ago by homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world to c/opossums@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://aussie.zone/post/30759928

Perhaps the possum wanted to be taken on a free o's holiday. ๐Ÿ’š

Article includes short video.

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My friends: Are you on your way? Me: Yes. Also me: (lemmy.world)
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That's a bargain (lemmy.world)
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Viva la France (lemmy.world)
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He's listening... (lemmy.world)
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Moo-possum (lemmy.world)
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Possum in my Hedge (imgur.com)
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lil guy poked his head through like the Homer Simpson meme. cutest thing ever.

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BREAKING NEWS: He's got CARS on his JAMMIES (lemmy.world)
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Relaxing (lemmy.world)
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