Scientists have confirmed that two marsupial species, known only from ancient fossils for more than 7,000 years, are still ...

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

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.

Watch a clever otter in action as it catches a fish, showcasing its skill, agility, and playful hunting behavior.

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

The harder truth is also the calmer one: Virginia opossums are adaptable, nocturnal omnivores that move through edge habitat, not specialized tick crews on nightly duty. State wildlife agencies ...

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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Animal Services (AAS) said opossum baby season was coming soon and offered some tips on how to tell if a baby opossum really needs help. “As mating season ramps up, you may ...

It was that surprisingly warm Friday last week when our hopes for a white Christmas seemed to be dashed to smithereens. I was home, sick, and I had gotten up at about 7 a.m., which is late for me.

For Prairie Park Nature Center's Opossum Grams program, Teacup the opossum will soon be visiting people around Lawrence with holiday greetings. If the holiday stress is getting to you, you might take ...

DEAR JOAN: We have an opossum living at the base of a shrub in our side yard. We generally don’t go near there, only when we take the garbage to the curb weekly. Related Articles Why are crows pecking ...

This fall, agriculture inspectors helped catch three opossums that were discovered at Honolulu Harbor and Hilo Harbor, according to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. On Tuesday at ...