Opossums (Didelphis virginiana) are misunderstood. Some think they look scary, and others associate them with being dirty. Sure, they do sort of look like big rats, but opossums are actually gentle ...

With its rat-like tail and hairless ears, the humble opossum doesn’t get a lot of respect. But North America’s only native marsupial, or pouched animal, plays a valuable role in nature. Worms, frogs, ...