In the United States, the species most people encounter is the Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana). They are North ...

Two marsupials thought extinct for over 7,000 years were rediscovered in New Guinea through fossils, photos and citizen science.

A citizen scientist's wildlife photo helped researchers confirm two marsupial species thought extinct for over 7,000 years are still alive.

Animals in the wild have a unique survival tactic. Instead of fighting or fleeing, some pretend to be dead. This behavior, ...

Opossums are not tick superheroes. The real win is respecting wildlife and using proven yard habits that actually lower risk fast.

Here’s how to discourage pesky possums from hanging around your house and yard. With its rat-like tail and hairless ears, the humble opossum doesn’t get a lot of respect. But North America’s only ...

Helgen identified the ring-tailed glider after seeing a photograph of the gliding ring-tailed possum in the wild and recognizing it as one of the species Aplin had previously classified as extinct.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Wildlife Rescue (AWR) said it recently received five orphaned opossums that were found all alone. Orphaned opossums at Austin Wildlife Rescue (AWR photo) Orphaned opossums at ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Weighing less than one pound, the little pygmy possum (Cercartetus ...

Construction work on Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City, MO, has posed challenges for some local businesses on the Westside Business Corridor. One local business owner shares how the construction has ...

Bobcat (Lynx rufus) populations have been increasing since their extirpation in the 1850s. From the 1970s, the numbers have ...

A tiny, threatened marsupial not known to have inhabited South Australia's Yorke Peninsula may exist as a relict population and still be clinging to survival, according to new research that has ...