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Opossums need the same kind of help as other wildlife. To help them you should:
- Make sure your dog understands that it is not OK to kill backyard wildlife
- Don't use poison outside! Only use products that are safe for wildlife. For example, opossums love to eat snails. If you use a normal poison, you will also poison the opossum. There are some great snail/slug baits out now that are safe for wildlife (and pets and kids). And use life traps for mice and rats. If you poison them, you may end up killing opossums and hawks and owls and other wildlife.
- Help educate your neighbors and family about the important role our backyard wildlife fill. This is especially important for our, shall we say, less attractive animals.
What else can I help you with?
Do male opossums have pouches like female opossums do?
No, male opossums do not have pouches like female opossums do. Only female opossums have pouches to carry and nurse their young.
Are opossums asexual or sexual?
Opossums are sexual animals.
How do opossums communicate?
opossums are usually quiet, but they hiss when they are scared.
How many feet do opossums have?
Opossums have 4 feet - they are quadrupeds.
What were opossums hunted for?
Opossums were hunted both for food and their skin/fur.
What is an fact about opossums?
Opossums have been around for about 70 millions years.
What group of animals do opossums belong to?
Opossums are mammals: specifically, they are marsupials.
Are there opossums in France?
No. Opossums are found only in North and Central America.
What are facts about opossums?
1. Opossums are very good tree climbers. 2. Opossums belong in a family of "Didelphidae." 3. The Opossums' size is 76cm from head to tail and weighs 4-6 kg.
Are raccoons more dangerous than opossums?
No, opossums are less dangerous than raccoons. It is thought that opossums are incapable of contracting and transmitting rabies.
What is the the climate in the opossums' habitat?
when the opossums live in Canada and it snows it is cold, when the opossums live in the U.S. it sometimes is cold but does not snow and it is sometimes is warm.
Do opossums eat mosquitoes?
Yes, opossums do eat mosquitoes, along with a wide variety of other insects. They are opportunistic feeders and include insects in their diet when available. While they may not consume large quantities of mosquitoes, their presence can help reduce insect populations in their habitat. Additionally, opossums are beneficial for controlling ticks and other pests.
