8.8K views · 199 reactions | Interesting opossum facts! | Little Pine Learners | Facebook

Do opossums hang by their tails? They have something called a prehensile tail. A prehensile tail is adapted for grasping and wrapping around things like tree limbs. The opossum can hang from its tail for a short time. Some people think opossums hang from their tails and sleep. They don't. Their tails aren't strong enough to hold them for that long. Meet one of our newest patients, his mom was hit by a car and didn’t survive. He and 5 other siblings are now in our care and will stay with us for t

26K views · 453 reactions | Five more opossums released tonight on 120+ acres of private land with many water sources. So grateful for all the friendships that have come from wildlife rescue. These lucky possies are far from roads and people. Good luck little ones! | Lisa's Little Rescue | Facebook

These small opossums have been in our care for a few weeks now, after their mother tragically passed away in a car accident. But despite their difficult start, they have now settled into a new and larger home this week! | Orphaned Wildlife Center

11K views · 1.3K reactions | The smallest opossum in our care right...

Our opossum moms are doing well. We currently have four in care! Three were hit by cars and one got into a scuffle with another opossum and got injured. All are resting, on pain meds/antibiotics as needed, and keeping mommas stomachs full with some good food! | The Pipsqueakery