Opossums have come to be seen as something of a savior species when it comes to eradicating ticks. From websites to publications to social media, the idea that opossums help save humans from ...

When Basil the Virginia opossum arrived at the National Zoo over the summer, he had been injured by a predator attack, lost one eye, and was unlikely to survive in the wild due to his injuries. Now, D ...

LYNDHURST-They eat ticks, help prevent Lyme disease and kill venomous snakes. Opossums do their human friends many favors. However the love isn’t often returned, as many people are scared of the ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Ginny, an opossum featured on Wild Wednesday, is helping to educate the public about the important role opossums play in the ecosystem. Opossums, often mistaken for rodents, are ...