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Conservation Corner: Are possums having a Thanksgiving meal of ticks? Probably not
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette via Yahoo News· 2 years agoHopefully these past two weeks’ columns won’t upset any possum fan clubs out there as my intent isn’t to write a smear campaign, but rather to simply separate fact from fallacy regarding our ...
Conservation Corner: Myths and mysteries of the Virginia Opossum
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette via Yahoo News· 2 years agoRecently, however, there has been a rise of wildlife myths that spotlight a positive feature about the animal in question but are nonetheless false or misleading.
Best bets: Mushroom mania, capturing life in words, meet 'Boston Strong' authors and more
Cape Cod Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMushroom safety and fun facts The Atwood Museum, at 5 p.m. April 11, hosts an educational virtual...
Do Some Female Frogs Play Dead To Avoid Mating?
Snopes via Yahoo News· 7 months agoIain Lawrie / Getty Images When you think of an animal playing dead, especially in North America, you probably picture the Virginia Opossum (Didelphis...
I’ve Spent 7 Years With Opossums. Here’s What To Do If You Suddenly Encounter One.
HuffPost via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLast week a woman saved patrons of a bar from a marauding marsupial. Here's a few things that could...
Opossums are nature's providers: Gentle marsupials don't get rabies, are immune to venom
Democrat and Chronicle via Yahoo News· 2 years agoI have to admit that for many years I did not have a high opinion concerning opossums. After all,...
Focus on research: ‘Helping’ wild animals can be harmful to them. Here’s what to know
State College Centre Daily Times via Yahoo News· 10 months agoEditor’s note: For anyone who enjoys nature, summer is a fascinating time to be outside. Animals are...