Friday, January 25, 2019

The Opossum

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“If you don't love animals, you'll never love the wild.” 
― Anthony T. Hincks

We let it go.
It is obviously healthy and isn't causing any problems.
I'm not going to cuddle up with an opossum, but I am not afraid of them either.
In fact, I prefer having an opossum in my yard and garden!


3. They Are Immune to Rabies.
Unlike most other mammals, opossums don’t contract or spread rabies. Their body temperature is slightly lower than that of other mammals, and the virus can’t take hold.
2. Opossums Eat Venomous Snakes.
Snakes don’t stand a chance if there are opossums around. Opossums eat snakes, including venomous ones. In fact, they are generally immune to the effects of snake venom.
1. Opossums Destroy Ticks.
Opossums are masters at destroying ticks. This is because they are very fastidious animals, constantly grooming themselves and removing (and eating) parasites like ticks. One opossum can take out around 5,000 ticks each year. That alone makes them worth having around!" Read more at: 10 Reasons to Love Opossums