Like all exotic and wild animals, possums are dangerous and potentially illegal to own as a pet. Exotic animal laws vary state to state. For example, the state of Arizona permits short-tailed ...

Sadly, opossums in northern areas frequently have abnormally short tails because frostbite has destroyed the ends. 5.

These mammals represent 7 orders and 17 families. Some species, like the opossum and striped skunk, are rare and occur mostly at the periphery of the Adirondacks. Other species, such as the ...

With white faces, naked tails and beady eyes ... so they can’t cause damage. Opossums also tend to be transient, passing through an area for a short period before moving on.