Often dismissed as pests or road-crossing nuisances, opossums are actually fascinating and beneficial neighbors. In this episode of The Nature Wanderer, we uncover the surprising lives of North America’s only marsupial. From their role in controlling ticks to their unique defense of “playing possum,” you’ll discover why these nocturnal wanderers deserve more respect. Join me as we shine a light on the opossum’s hidden world and learn what makes them such remarkable survivors.

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