It's named for Virginia, but it's the Granite State's now. Tucked like a pouch-riding joey into drunken-driving bill signed into law last week was a brand new designation of the Virginia opossum as ...

Their remarkable ability to adapt to different environments, food sources and predators has helped them survive from the time ...

There are no effective repellants for opossums. Removing the food source that’s attracting them and excluding them from an ...

What is the Virginia opossum? The Virginia opossum is North America’s only native marsupial. Contrary to their name, they can be found from Costa Rica to Ontario, Canada. At about 16 inches long ...

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WRIC) — The Wildlife Center of Virginia has announced the name of its new male opossum that has joined its ambassador team after an “overwhelming” amount of voting responses.

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WRIC) — The Wildlife Center of Virginia is asking for help to name the new male opossum that has joined their ambassador team. The opossum arrived at the center in October 2024 ...

The Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is well known for its ability to play dead when under threat from a predator.

Meet the Wildlife Center of Virginia's ambassador opossum who’s helping teach people all about wildlife. Kaci and Emily learn some fun facts—plus, the surprisingly gross things he loves to eat!

“This Virginia opossum was admitted today after reportedly devouring an ENTIRE Costco chocolate cake.” In the post are two photos that paint a vivid picture.

Courtesy of Wildlife Center of Virginia. The Wildlife Center of Virginia has a new furry face on its ambassador team: a male opossum who came to the Waynesboro center in October.

Updated: Jan 28, 2025 / 05:50 PM EST WAYNESBORO, Va. (WRIC) — The Wildlife Center of Virginia is asking for help to name the new male opossum that has joined their ambassador team.

Roanoke – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has welcomed a new ambassador opossum, and it needs a name. The male opossum suffers from metabolic bone disease due to being kept as an illegal ...