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Possums are so hated because most of the time (75%) they carry rabies. No one wants to get rabies so people avoid possums.
Lets see, since there are more birds and squirrels around, that can also carry rabies, lets kill them all! I reviewed some literature from the local animal shelter groups and they only list possums droppings as possibly carrying harmful bacteria..like everyone elses! I think possums are hated because they're so defenseless, they try to act tough, and are too slow crossing roads. People take out their own frustrations and inadequacies on defenseless critters. Better there were more possums and less people!
It is not true that opossums carry rabies. Their body temperature prevents them from being able to contract or carry the rabies virus.
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Can opossums eat seeds?
I'd assume so.......
Why are virgins hated so much?
They're hated?
Are opossums asexual or sexual?
Opossums are sexual animals.
How many feet do opossums have?
Opossums have 4 feet - they are quadrupeds.
How do opossums communicate?
opossums are usually quiet, but they hiss when they are scared.
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.
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.
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.
