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Hands down, the best thing that happened to the planet Earth is the array of animals it so lovingly carries. Of course, things would be much better if humans wouldn't interfere with their existence – however, sadly, that's an ongoing matter that will continue being a problem for a while. Still, it's safe to say that without animals, our existence would be much duller – as seeing their adorable faces somewhere on our feed can make our whole day or even week better. 

Nowadays, it makes folks raise their eyebrows if someone says they don't own a pet, or even worse when they are totally not interested in having one. Dogs and cats have replaced children for many families and have been great companions to those who chose to have kids. Though, when there's no possibility of owning a pet for one reason or another, the internet comes to the rescue and does a great job of satisfying your cute-animal "cravings". Bored Panda decided to gather the most adorable pictures of possums and opossums that will undoubtedly brighten your day. 

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Possum Tries To Steal Cat’s Food, And Cat’s Reaction Is Priceless

Possum Tries To Steal Cat’s Food, And Cat’s Reaction Is Priceless

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Many confuse possums and opossums, thinking that they're the same animal – however, that's not really the case, as the animals actually live in different countries. Opossums reside in North and South America, whereas possums are native to Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea, New Zealand and lastly China. Even though both animals are marsupials, possums are the lucky ones as they're more closely related to kangaroos (not that it really interferes with their cuteness).

Besides, the word "opossum" is borrowed from a Powhatan language – a language that was spoken by the Virginia Algonquian tribe and in essence meant "white dog or dog-like beast". Later on, a British botanist thought that possums looked fairly similar to opossums, which is why they were given such a similar name.

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    Australian Veterinary Clinic Rescues A Rare Golden Possum, People Say They Just Caught A Pikachu

    Australian Veterinary Clinic Rescues A Rare Golden Possum, People Say They Just Caught A Pikachu

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    Hot Babushka
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me: do i want to look at 164 pictures of possums? shouldn't i be productive instead? also me: PIKA-POSSUM

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    The animals are both nocturnal and carry their babies in a pouch, though if you look at their tails, opossums have a scaly and nearly hairless tail, whilst possums have a bushy one, almost squirrel-like. Also, possums are herbivores, meaning they are all about the greens, however opossums have a broad diet, as they'll eat anything from fruits, to carrion meat, to cat and dog food that people mistakenly or deliberately leave on their porches.

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    Now, talking about their famous protective reactions, opossums usually hiss – though when they understand that this particular technique is failing, they'll play dead. In fact, this reaction is not voluntarily and is an instinctive response.

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    The Australian Western Pygmy Possum Is Actually One Of The Largest Pygmy Possums In The World Despite Being No Larger Than A Typical Kiwi Fruit

    The Australian Western Pygmy Possum Is Actually One Of The Largest Pygmy Possums In The World Despite Being No Larger Than A Typical Kiwi Fruit

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    KJ
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also known for its hunting abilities, as demonstrated in this picture taken with its latest human victim.

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    Moreover, the confusion between the two is very much real – as the word opossum is used for more than 100 different species of marsupials across America, and the word possum is applied for a group of about 67 species found in Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia. American folks often don't realize that the name of the animal living there is opossum, causing this teeny-tiny confusion.

    #5

    Rare Pygmy Possums Just Got Rediscovered After Fears That Bushfires Wiped Them Out

    Rare Pygmy Possums Just Got Rediscovered After Fears That Bushfires Wiped Them Out

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    Friends Cat Has Adopted A Baby Possum

    Friends Cat Has Adopted A Baby Possum

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    Despite all these differences and a few similarities, the animals are extremely cute, though opossums have been known to attack humans. The animals can grow up to a medium dog's size, are lucky owners of sharp claws and also have about 50 teeth that, presumably, are just as sharp. Apart from hissing and entering the catatonic state when encountering some sort of danger, opossums will also secrete a green smelly fluid that will make the "playing dead" seem more believable.

    #7

    The Possum That Visits Our Deck Every Evening Brought Along Somebody Special Last Night! Meet Deckster And Backster

    The Possum That Visits Our Deck Every Evening Brought Along Somebody Special Last Night! Meet Deckster And Backster

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    #8

    So A Family Of Opossums Walked Out In Front Of Me

    So A Family Of Opossums Walked Out In Front Of Me

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    Essentially saying, the animals have a great and well-thought plan of potentially saving themselves when something goes south. Moreover, even though the creatures have a bit of a reputation, they can absolutely do some good for your garden by eating all the unwanted and venomous pests – so if you see one in your neighborhood, maybe think about leaving it alone.

    #9

    When Your Possum Demands And Finally Gets A Bed In Your Dresser

    When Your Possum Demands And Finally Gets A Bed In Your Dresser

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    Essentially saying, the animals have a great and well-thought plan of potentially saving themselves when something goes south. Moreover, even though the creatures have a bit of a reputation, they can absolutely do some good for your garden by eating all the unwanted and venomous pests – so if you see one in your neighborhood, maybe think about leaving it alone.

    #10

    A Possum, Skunk, And Raccoon All Having Dinner Together! Apparently, There Was A Fox At One Point As Well! My Colleague's Sister Took This Photo From Her Back Yard

    A Possum, Skunk, And Raccoon All Having Dinner Together! Apparently, There Was A Fox At One Point As Well! My Colleague's Sister Took This Photo From Her Back Yard

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    I Met A Woman With A Possum And A Beautifully Sincere Smile

    I Met A Woman With A Possum And A Beautifully Sincere Smile

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    Turns out, the animals are not only adorable but are often misjudged by us, when they're actually quite helpful to the environment. Let us know if you've already happened to befriend your local possum or opossum. And now that you know about their benefits, next time you see it sticking out of your trash can, maybe give it some dog food for being so great.

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    #13

    My Step Dad Stumbled Across This Little Guy While Hunting

    My Step Dad Stumbled Across This Little Guy While Hunting

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    An Opossum Got Into My Buddy's House And He Snapped A Selfie With It While He Was Carrying It Out

    An Opossum Got Into My Buddy's House And He Snapped A Selfie With It While He Was Carrying It Out

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    #16

    Baby Possum Got Into Our House Last Night. This Is How We Found It This Morning

    Baby Possum Got Into Our House Last Night. This Is How We Found It This Morning

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    #19

    Little Opie From The Rehab Center I Work At

    Little Opie From The Rehab Center I Work At

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    #20

    I See Your Shoulder Cats, Is It Too Late For A Shoulder Baby Opossum?

    I See Your Shoulder Cats, Is It Too Late For A Shoulder Baby Opossum?

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    #21

    Possum Trashes Woman’s Office In Australia, Becomes A Meme

    Possum Trashes Woman’s Office In Australia, Becomes A Meme

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    Rissie
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trashes? Pretty sure that's all her doing and he's just being all innocent.

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    #22

    Owner Finds A Baby Possum Clinging On To Her Dog’s Back

    Owner Finds A Baby Possum Clinging On To Her Dog’s Back

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    Jo Choto
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Breaks my heart when they lose their mama and just cling to any warm body.

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    #23

    Mushroom The Possum

    Mushroom The Possum

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    Hooked
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    O.M.G. I just died off cuteness overload. Well, at least the last thing my eyes saw was this...this......aaaaaand I died again

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    #24

    Missing My Field Site And All Its Amazing Critters

    Missing My Field Site And All Its Amazing Critters

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has been a meme piicture with a caption like "All Australian animals WANT to kill you..but some of them can't."

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    #25

    This Rescue Opossum My Mom Met At A Nature Center

    This Rescue Opossum My Mom Met At A Nature Center

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    #26

    Volunteering As A Wildlife Rescue Rehabilitator Is Often Hard And Heartbreaking Work. But Having Tiny Babies Fall Asleep In Your Hands Makes It All Worth It

    Volunteering As A Wildlife Rescue Rehabilitator Is Often Hard And Heartbreaking Work. But Having Tiny Babies Fall Asleep In Your Hands Makes It All Worth It

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    #27

    Cute Baby Opossum I Found In My House

    Cute Baby Opossum I Found In My House

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    #30

    Clementine, Reminding Everyone That All Animals Love, And Love To Be Loved! (Rescued Virginia Opossum)

    Clementine, Reminding Everyone That All Animals Love, And Love To Be Loved! (Rescued Virginia Opossum)

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    #32

    Ready For A Slumber Party

    Ready For A Slumber Party

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    A B C
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "may I have the corner spot on the sofa? I brought my own blanket!" - that cutie, probably

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    #33

    This Is Hank. Hank Lives In My Aunt’s Garage He’s Very Old And Has A Hard Time Walking So She Set Up A Warm Place For Him To Rest And Feeds Him Lots Of Treats

    This Is Hank. Hank Lives In My Aunt’s Garage He’s Very Old And Has A Hard Time Walking So She Set Up A Warm Place For Him To Rest And Feeds Him Lots Of Treats

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    #35

    A Local Brisbane Brushtail Possum That Stops By My Window Every Now And Then

    A Local Brisbane Brushtail Possum That Stops By My Window Every Now And Then

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    #36

    My Friends And I Saved A Baby Ring Tail Possum! Here's Her With The Vet

    My Friends And I Saved A Baby Ring Tail Possum! Here's Her With The Vet

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    M O'Connell
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I looked him up, and he is a pretty good looking guy, though with a BS in Veterinary Technology, and not DVM.

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    The Deez
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The possum looks like its thinking, "Hmmmm, that hair looks like it would make a great nest..."

    Brian Bennett
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Listen Doc - there ain't nuttin wrong with me that a good meal won't fix!

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    #37

    A Rescued Baby Possum Thinks My German Shepherd Is Its Mom

    A Rescued Baby Possum Thinks My German Shepherd Is Its Mom

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    Rescued Baby Opossum

    Rescued Baby Opossum

    I rescued this baby opossum found in our parking lot yesterday. With the lid of the box closed we could hear her running around but whenever I opened the lid she would play dead. Here she is playing dead with a piece of food in her mouth.

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    #39

    Starry & Daff Moments To Warm Our Hearts

    Starry & Daff Moments To Warm Our Hearts

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    Marion
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor baby has lost his tail! Hope it wasnt some cruel human… (wouldn’t surprise me)

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    #40

    A Racoon, A Opossum And A Stray Cat Enjoying A Peaceful Meal

    A Racoon, A Opossum And A Stray Cat Enjoying A Peaceful Meal

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    #42

    Found A Baby Opossum In My Recycling Bin This Morning

    Found A Baby Opossum In My Recycling Bin This Morning

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    #44

    I Had An Opossum Visit My House So I Asked If They Were Friendly Or Not In This Facebook Group I'm In. An Animal Rescue Company Replied With This Photo. His Name Is Bobo

    I Had An Opossum Visit My House So I Asked If They Were Friendly Or Not In This Facebook Group I'm In. An Animal Rescue Company Replied With This Photo. His Name Is Bobo

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    #45

    This Heck Of A Thing Hanging From Your Kitchen Window Screen At 2 In The Morning

    This Heck Of A Thing Hanging From Your Kitchen Window Screen At 2 In The Morning

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    #47

    Bailey, Our Golden Brushtail Possum

    Bailey, Our Golden Brushtail Possum

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    Gloria The Possum

    Gloria The Possum

    Meet Gloria. Gloria was shaking. She was terrified. And her 7, 8, 9(?) babies clung to her back and neck with all their strength. Thing is, as a nocturnal animal, Gloria shouldn’t be out during daylight. The fact that she was out in the open at 6:45AM carrying her entire family on her back means something went terribly wrong. This poor baby and her babies must have lost their safe home, and she was looking for safety... Or help. We called a vet, they recommended we call Malibu wildlife rescue. Malibu recommended we leave Gloria as-is, as long as she didn’t look injured (which she didn’t).

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    #50

    A Rescued Baby Ringtail Possum Warming Up In Front Of A Car Heater

    A Rescued Baby Ringtail Possum Warming Up In Front Of A Car Heater

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    #51

    My Friends Cat Adopted A Baby Possum

    My Friends Cat Adopted A Baby Possum

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    #52

    Correcting The Injustice Of The Lack Of Baby Possums

    Correcting The Injustice Of The Lack Of Baby Possums

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    #53

    Pretzel The Possum Snacking On Fruit For The 1st Time

    Pretzel The Possum Snacking On Fruit For The 1st Time

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    #54

    Graduation Day! Releasing My Foster Babies Now They Are Old Enough

    Graduation Day! Releasing My Foster Babies Now They Are Old Enough

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    #58

    Police Rescue Baby Opossum, Name Him "Stone Cold Steve Opossum"

    Police Rescue Baby Opossum, Name Him "Stone Cold Steve Opossum"

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    #59

    I Work At A Wildlife Rehabilitation Center And Volunteered To Foster 5 Virginia Opossum Joeys

    I Work At A Wildlife Rehabilitation Center And Volunteered To Foster 5 Virginia Opossum Joeys

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    #60

    This Possum And Her Baby Fell Down Our Friends Chimney

    This Possum And Her Baby Fell Down Our Friends Chimney

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    #61

    Kika My Opossum

    Kika My Opossum

     

     
     
    She's actually a rescue. We found her mom dead after falling out of a tree during a big storm. And yes dead dead. Punctured from the fall and everything. There were nine babies we took in while we tried to find a rehabilitator. Apparently they all moved away but after calling them they instructed us what to do. Eight died. Kika is all that's left. They had metabolic bone disease. We had received local farm fresh eggs and gave them their first egg. Seven died from salmonella because apparently local farm gave us bad eggs. And by bad I mean the next egg we cracked for breakfast had a fully developed dead baby chicken. I can't trust local farms after that. Zuka was caught by a coyote we think one night. She liked using the cat door. Kika has really bad arthritis so she can't be released. She has zero chance of survival. Opossums don't live all that long so I make it my motto to give her all sorts of foods to try while she has the luxury. Some of her favorites are Greek yogurt, Cheetos, and a few fancy wet cat food entrees I pick up from time to time.

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    #62

    She Is Beauty, She Is Grace. She Will Bite You In The Face

    She Is Beauty, She Is Grace. She Will Bite You In The Face

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    #63

    I Have A Baby Opossum Holding On Line 3. Baby Opossum. Line 3

    I Have A Baby Opossum Holding On Line 3. Baby Opossum. Line 3

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    #64

    Leave Your Cupboards Open And I Will Come Visit Your Teapot! Cookie Jars Are Ok Too But I Will Eat All The Cookies First

    Leave Your Cupboards Open And I Will Come Visit Your Teapot! Cookie Jars Are Ok Too But I Will Eat All The Cookies First

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    #65

    One Of Australia's Not So Scary Animals, The Pygmy Possum

    One Of Australia's Not So Scary Animals, The Pygmy Possum

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    Kona Pake
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only one that won’t bite you to death, sting you to death or chew to your leg off.

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    #66

    I'm Part Of An Opossum Rescue Group. This Is One Of The Babies

    I'm Part Of An Opossum Rescue Group. This Is One Of The Babies

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    #67

    Blessed Possum

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    Georgie The Cute One

    Georgie The Cute One

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    #70

    Possum Riding A Baby Deer

    Possum Riding A Baby Deer

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    #72

    Saved This Adorable Baby Opossum From My Dog. Look At That Face!

    Saved This Adorable Baby Opossum From My Dog. Look At That Face!

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    #73

    My Cousins Adopted A Baby Opossum After His Mom Was Hit By A Car. Meet Gimli!

    My Cousins Adopted A Baby Opossum After His Mom Was Hit By A Car. Meet Gimli!

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    Smile

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    #78

    Opossums Get A Lot Of Hate, But They Clear A Lot Of Unwanted Bugs And Parasites From The Ecosystem And Are Generally Helpful Friends

    Opossums Get A Lot Of Hate, But They Clear A Lot Of Unwanted Bugs And Parasites From The Ecosystem And Are Generally Helpful Friends

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    #79

    My Sister Rescues Opossums And She Just Sent Me This

    My Sister Rescues Opossums And She Just Sent Me This

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    #80

    Smiling Opossum Is Molly The Cat's Best Friend. They Share Cat Food And Smiles. Here's A Smile For You Too

    Smiling Opossum Is Molly The Cat's Best Friend. They Share Cat Food And Smiles. Here's A Smile For You Too

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    #81

    We Hope You’re Still Staying Safe!

    We Hope You’re Still Staying Safe!

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    #82

    Here’s A Cute Opossum To Brighten Your Day

    Here’s A Cute Opossum To Brighten Your Day

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    #83

    The Opossum Is North America's Only Marsupial, They Can Eat 5000 Ticks A Year And Are Almost Immune To Rabies! Their Body Temperature Is Too Low For The Virus To Survive

    The Opossum Is North America's Only Marsupial, They Can Eat 5000 Ticks A Year And Are Almost Immune To Rabies! Their Body Temperature Is Too Low For The Virus To Survive

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    #84

    This Is Courtney Ann, She Helped Our Beautiful Wild Friend When He Got Stuck Under A Car

    This Is Courtney Ann, She Helped Our Beautiful Wild Friend When He Got Stuck Under A Car

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    #87

    Burrito With Extra Poss

    Burrito With Extra Poss

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    The Cutest

    The Cutest

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    Kimi Tomminello
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Upvote for food choices!! I get why cat/ dog food is used but it's nice seeing natural choices with rescues/ rehabs

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    #90

    The Possum Orb Does Random Stuff When Thrown At Another Entity

    The Possum Orb Does Random Stuff When Thrown At Another Entity

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    There's A Little Guy Taking A Nap In My Hammock Right Now

    There's A Little Guy Taking A Nap In My Hammock Right Now

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    #92

    It's My Cake Day. Here's A Baby Possum

    It's My Cake Day. Here's A Baby Possum

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    My It Guy

    My It Guy

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    #94

    People Need To Know The Cuteness Of A Baby Possum

    People Need To Know The Cuteness Of A Baby Possum

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    #95

    Truck Looks Like It Has A Possum Logo

    Truck Looks Like It Has A Possum Logo

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    #96

    I'll Never Be This Cute

    I'll Never Be This Cute

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    #97

    Do Not Touch My Burger King

    Do Not Touch My Burger King

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    #99

    Cought Red Handed

    Cought Red Handed

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    #100

    Relocated A Mama And Her Babies Away From Our Construction Site The Other Day

    Relocated A Mama And Her Babies Away From Our Construction Site The Other Day

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    #101

    A Summertime Photo To Cheer Everyone Up. She Dens Nearby And Still Visits My Back Yard Regularly, But Not Every Night During The Winter

    A Summertime Photo To Cheer Everyone Up. She Dens Nearby And Still Visits My Back Yard Regularly, But Not Every Night During The Winter

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    #102

    Every Holiday Tree Starts As A Seedling!

    Every Holiday Tree Starts As A Seedling!

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    #103

    Woman Takes Care Of Orphaned Opossum, And Now It Refuses To Be Released Back Into The Wild

    Woman Takes Care Of Orphaned Opossum, And Now It Refuses To Be Released Back Into The Wild

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    #104

    Climbing A Tree To Nap With The Squirrels

    Climbing A Tree To Nap With The Squirrels

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    #106

    Goodnight Lovely Friends!

    Goodnight Lovely Friends!

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    #107

    Ever Seen A Baby Opossum?

    Ever Seen A Baby Opossum?

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    #108

    "Shiver Me Timbers! I'm A Pirate!" - Seymour

    "Shiver Me Timbers! I'm A Pirate!" - Seymour

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    #111

    Shopping In An Nc Walmart Right Now And This Man Has A Live Possum On His Shoulder

    Shopping In An Nc Walmart Right Now And This Man Has A Live Possum On His Shoulder

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    Fern, The Sweetest Opossum

    Fern, The Sweetest Opossum

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    #113

    This Is My Opossum Mia

    This Is My Opossum Mia

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    #114

    When This Baby Possum Looked At Me Like This

    When This Baby Possum Looked At Me Like This

    I found him in my yard looking completely lost & not really going anywhere. I try not to interfere with mother nature, but I couldn't just leave him there knowing he would get eaten by someone's dog or something. Following good wildlife advice, I made him a shelter with an upside down cardboard box so he could get out of the sun & safely wait for dark when his mother would hopefully find him. I put a shallow dish of water in the box & made a couple holes big enough for him to get out when he was ready. I'm pretty sure his mother found him shortly after dark.

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    #115

    Found A Baby Possum. Took It To A Wildlife Rehabilitator. She Sent Me This Picture After She Cleaned Him Up

    Found A Baby Possum. Took It To A Wildlife Rehabilitator. She Sent Me This Picture After She Cleaned Him Up

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    #116

    Leadbeater's Possum Was Presumed Extinct By 1960 Simply Because No Live Specimen Had Been Seen For 50 Years. Then, In 1961, A Single Possum Was Rediscovered

    Leadbeater's Possum Was Presumed Extinct By 1960 Simply Because No Live Specimen Had Been Seen For 50 Years. Then, In 1961, A Single Possum Was Rediscovered

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    #117

    Sessie & Daff

    Sessie & Daff

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    #118

    Baby Donut Friend Playing The Harp

    Baby Donut Friend Playing The Harp

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    #119

    This Sleepy Guy

    This Sleepy Guy

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    #120

    Possums Are Cute, Too!

    Possums Are Cute, Too!

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    #122

    I Raise And Rehab Baby Opossums! I’ve Been Taking Care Of These Guys Since They Were The Size Of My Thumb And I Released Them In The Fall

    I Raise And Rehab Baby Opossums! I’ve Been Taking Care Of These Guys Since They Were The Size Of My Thumb And I Released Them In The Fall

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    #123

    I Realize Some People Are Averse To Opossums Because They Can Be Mean And Nasty Creatures, But Take My Word For It, Smeagol Is A Really Cool Dude

    I Realize Some People Are Averse To Opossums Because They Can Be Mean And Nasty Creatures, But Take My Word For It, Smeagol Is A Really Cool Dude

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    #126

    My Coworker Is A Wildlife Rehabber Specializing In Opossums. This Little Girl Is Getting Her Beauty Rest

    My Coworker Is A Wildlife Rehabber Specializing In Opossums. This Little Girl Is Getting Her Beauty Rest

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    #127

    Had A Guy Bring A Opossum Into The Pawn Shop Where I Work Today

    Had A Guy Bring A Opossum Into The Pawn Shop Where I Work Today

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    Took My Girls Out For Some Sun Today

    Took My Girls Out For Some Sun Today

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    Happy Sleepy Smiley Sunshiney Sunday, Friends! Xo Emma & Freya

    Happy Sleepy Smiley Sunshiney Sunday, Friends! Xo Emma & Freya

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    #130

    Shop Has A New Mascot

    Shop Has A New Mascot

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    Milkshake

    Milkshake

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    #132

    A Friend Of Mine Got A Lobster Costume For Her Possum

    A Friend Of Mine Got A Lobster Costume For Her Possum

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    Scagsy
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It may be cute but hampering a wild animals movement by dressing it up for giggles is just cruel in my book.

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    Only A Few Months Old Rescued Possum

    Only A Few Months Old Rescued Possum

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    #134

    Found This Guy On My Way To Work Today

    Found This Guy On My Way To Work Today

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    #135

    The Rough Life Of An Unreleasable At Second Chances Wildlife Center

    The Rough Life Of An Unreleasable At Second Chances Wildlife Center

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    #136

    The Opossum Is Able To Withstand Up To 80 Rattlesnake Or Coral Snake Bites. Thanks To Him, There Is An Antidote To Snake Venom

    The Opossum Is Able To Withstand Up To 80 Rattlesnake Or Coral Snake Bites. Thanks To Him, There Is An Antidote To Snake Venom

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    Viv Justviv
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I shudder to imagine how we know how many bites a poor little opossum can take!

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    My Whole Life I Have Rehabbed And Owned Opossums! This Is Our Newest One, Little Baby! She Is Quite Photogenic

    My Whole Life I Have Rehabbed And Owned Opossums! This Is Our Newest One, Little Baby! She Is Quite Photogenic

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    #138

    This Is Fred

    This Is Fred

    Fred is an idiot who apparently lives around our house somewhere. Fred woke me up at 5 AM freaked out because he was on the ground, and his mom was on our fence waiting for him to figure out how to climb the wall. We reunited Fred with Momma and his three other siblings (more on that in a sec). They wandered around our yard and we started our day. These photos aren't from 5 AM though, they're from around 3 when I let our dogs out and heard them freak out. Fred spent a little time in both their mouths, but appears generally unharmed. Assuming Momma is still near somewhere, we put him behind our garage with water and an egg cracked into a cup. As of 10 PM, he was still there chirruping for his mom.

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    #139

    Cute Little Yawner

    Cute Little Yawner

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    #140

    I Love My Little Tick Eating Machine

    I Love My Little Tick Eating Machine

    This opossum comes by my backyard frequently. I feed birds in the back and throw fruit and vegetables out for him and some bunnies that come by and have even had baby bunnies in one of my flower pots. I also have baby robins on my front porch, and have all kinds of birds visiting daily and some adorable squirrels too, whose antics can be hilarious.

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    Hairless Opossum Was Saved In Lubbock From Cold Wilderness, And The People Are Knitting Sweaters For Her

    Hairless Opossum Was Saved In Lubbock From Cold Wilderness, And The People Are Knitting Sweaters For Her

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    #142

    A Cute Possum In Hopes Of Brightening Up Your Day A Lil Bit

    A Cute Possum In Hopes Of Brightening Up Your Day A Lil Bit

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    #143

    This Kid At My School Brings His Possum Along Sometimes

    This Kid At My School Brings His Possum Along Sometimes

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    #144

    Anyone Know What Kind Of Bird This Is?

    Anyone Know What Kind Of Bird This Is?

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    #146

    Little Miss Jellybean Looks So Cute After A Nap

    Little Miss Jellybean Looks So Cute After A Nap

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    Thought You Guys Might Want To See Our Clinic's Opossum Ready For Christmas

    Thought You Guys Might Want To See Our Clinic's Opossum Ready For Christmas

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    #148

    Opossum With Babies At A Suburb In San Diego. She Was Easily The Size Of A Housecat!

    Opossum With Babies At A Suburb In San Diego. She Was Easily The Size Of A Housecat!

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    #149

    Caught This Guy Stealing Cat Food

    Caught This Guy Stealing Cat Food

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    #150

    Here's Daisy, My Emotional Support Opossum. I Hope She Makes You Beautiful People Smile

    Here's Daisy, My Emotional Support Opossum. I Hope She Makes You Beautiful People Smile

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    #151

    I Had The Opportunity To Meet An Educational Opossum. Their Fur Is Softer Than I Thought It Would Be

    I Had The Opportunity To Meet An Educational Opossum. Their Fur Is Softer Than I Thought It Would Be

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    #152

    Despite All My Rage, I'm Still Just A Possum In A Cage

    Despite All My Rage, I'm Still Just A Possum In A Cage

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    Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bullet with butterfly wings! Imma upvote for the adorable raging possum and the Smashing Pumpkins 😍😍

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    #154

    Despite The Big Silly Grin I Can Assure You That He Was Big Upset About Being Picked Up

    Despite The Big Silly Grin I Can Assure You That He Was Big Upset About Being Picked Up

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    #155

    Lovin’ Treats

    Lovin’ Treats

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    #157

    Boys In Blue

    Boys In Blue

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    #158

    This Little Visitor I Had Last Year

    This Little Visitor I Had Last Year

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    #159

    I Made A Lil Sweater For My Possum Friend

    I Made A Lil Sweater For My Possum Friend

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    #160

    Ready For Haloween

    Ready For Haloween

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    #161

    Flower Power

    Flower Power

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    #162

    Opossum & Flowers

    Opossum & Flowers

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    #163

    Help Me Choose A Name For This Baby Opossum (Boy)

    Help Me Choose A Name For This Baby Opossum (Boy)

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    #164

    Local Ambassador Opossum. A Little Spooked But Very Sweet

    Local Ambassador Opossum. A Little Spooked But Very Sweet

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