Emily and Hannah set the trap on their own and caught themselves an opossum! It wasn't our target animal, but we are glad the girls got something in their trap for their efforts. They really enjoyed seeing this opossum up close and learning about its different looking back and front feet and prehensile tail.
Because we often walk and look for wildlife signs in our woods, we looked at the tracks they make and looked up the scat they leave behind. Then we talked about how an opossum is the only marsupial in the US and is known for carrying young on their backs. Didelphis virginiana only live for about two years in the wild and four in captivity.
This one was only half grown and naturally afraid, so we did not keep it long. It made quick getaway once the cage was opened. In fact, if you look at the picture, you will see its back feet aren't touching the ground. It was hauling butt!
Again, I am not going to cuddle up with an opossum. However, I challenge you, as well as myself, to look at all creatures as God's and view them the way He does. There is a purpose for everything He has made even spiders and snakes.
We need to renew our minds with what His Word says about His creation. He knows and watches over that little opossum just as He does the sparrows. That's a very loving and attentive God we have.
Because we often walk and look for wildlife signs in our woods, we looked at the tracks they make and looked up the scat they leave behind. Then we talked about how an opossum is the only marsupial in the US and is known for carrying young on their backs. Didelphis virginiana only live for about two years in the wild and four in captivity.
This one was only half grown and naturally afraid, so we did not keep it long. It made quick getaway once the cage was opened. In fact, if you look at the picture, you will see its back feet aren't touching the ground. It was hauling butt!
Again, I am not going to cuddle up with an opossum. However, I challenge you, as well as myself, to look at all creatures as God's and view them the way He does. There is a purpose for everything He has made even spiders and snakes.
We need to renew our minds with what His Word says about His creation. He knows and watches over that little opossum just as He does the sparrows. That's a very loving and attentive God we have.
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.
Genesis 1:31a
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
Matthew 10:29-31
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