The poor opossum really does deserve our pity. This critter, officially known as the Virginia opossum, has very little going for it other than just about everyone would agree that it is ugly. And and ...

The Virginia opossum is truly unique in many ways and as North America’s only marsupial, definitely one of a kind. I believe this much-maligned mammal to be among the most misunderstood and ...

One of the unique and most misunderstood animals roaming through Pennsylvania is the opossum. With little hair on its head, tail and toes, this creature has conjured up a variety of beliefs and ...

Here's a look at the essential roles pollinators play in sustaining life on Earth and what's being done to save them. Much of the plant life, including flowering plants and human food crops, require ...

Do opossums hang by their tails in trees? I've heard that they do. Origins: Opossums are misunderstood creatures, often mistaken for members of the rodent family because of their long rat-like tails.

Like many residents of the Golden State, the nocturnal opossum is an immigrant. It’s not a native species. But just how and when the country’s only marsupial ended up here is a mystery. Enter Jim ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Here's a look at the essential roles pollinators play in sustaining life on Earth and what's being done to save them. Much of the ...