61. Opossums opossums. If described. That's because opossums are our only marsupial,and marsupials are considered very ancient forms of mammals. http://www.earthfoot.org/backyard/opossums.html

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62. Opossums opossums. (click the picture for a closer view). Female opossums havelitters up to three times a year. Babies, typically 5 to 8 in http://members.aol.com/motleyone/opossums.htm

Opossums (click the picture for a closer view) When you see a dead opossum on the road, take a minute to stop and remove it. Another animal may come by to inspect the dead opossum. You can prevent that animal from meeting it's death in traffic. More importantly, the dead animal may have been carrying young. Babies are carried in the mothers pouch, and they often survive impact with a vehicle. Check the pouch for survivors, and contact a rehabilitator immediately if you do find living young. Opossums in Rehabilitation Only a mother (or a rehaber) could love such a face. Opossums have been around for a very, very long time. (Over 70 million years ). This means they were around when the Dinosaurs were here. It is the only native American marsupial. Their intelligence level has been found to be above that of dogs, more on the order of pigs. Always on the move, their diet consists mainly of insects, snails, slugs, carrion, and any other delights they may find. They will eat other "road kill" as well as cat food, dog food and people food. When attacked, an opossum will "play dead" to confuse it’s attacker, although this tactic doesn’t seem to work when confronting an automobile!

63. Opossums - Plant And Pest Diagnostic Laboratory, Purdue University, West Lafayet P PDL Home Page Frequently Asked Questions opossums. What should we feedit? Answer 1 opossums are wild animals and should NOT be considered pets. http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu/ppdl/expert/Oppossums.html

Frequently Asked Questions Opossums Question 1: We have a opossum living under our deck. What should we feed it? Answer 1: Opossums are wild animals and should NOT be considered pets. Opossums prefer foods such as insects or carrion (decaying flesh). They may also eat fruits and grains. It is advisable to contact local wildlife authorities before removing nuisance animals such as opossums. Question 2: How can we first attract an oppossum into a box-trap. Secondly, how can we avoid future returns of these animals. This is the second year in a row that they've returned. Answer 2: Opossums prefer foods such as insects or carrion (decaying flesh). They may also eat fruits and grains. They may be attracted to compost piles, garbage cans, or food dishes intended for dogs, cats, and other pets. Do you have any of these in your yard? If so, that is probably why the oppossums return. Set traps along fences or trailways. Baits such as cheese, or slightly spoiled meat, fish, or fruit can be used to attract them. Using fruit instead of meat will reduce the chance of catching cats, dogs, or skunks. Hunting or trapping laws should be obeyed. It is advisable to contact local wildlife authorities before removing nuisance animals. Information listed is valid only for the state of Indiana.

64. Opossums Vs. Possums? - Plant And Pest Diagnostic Laboratory, Purdue University, Questions opossums vs. Possums? I think that opossums are found in NorthAmerica and possums are only found in Australia. Am I right? Answer http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu/ppdl/expert/Possums.html

Frequently Asked Questions Opossums vs. Possums? Question: Is there was a difference between an opossum and a possum? I think that opossums are found in North America and possums are only found in Australia. Am I right? Answer: We checked local sources of information such as zoos, textbooks, and field guides, and found only references to Opossums. Recently, I came across a book called Orders and Families of Recent Mammals of the World by Sydney Anderson and J. Knox Jones, Jr. In this book, new world members of the family Didelphidae are refered to as opossums, but the Australasian relatives of our opossums are called possums. What ever you choose to call them, opossums or possums, these animals are interesting members of the group of pouched mammals called marsupials. Judy S. Loven, State Director, Indiana Wildlife Services Information listed is valid only for the state of Indiana. The information given herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service is implied. Any person using products listed assumes full responsibility for their use in accordance with current direction of the manufacturer. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. Top of page Back to the Frequently Asked Questions Page The at Purdue University.

65. Opossums In Brooklyn, Possums, Peaceful Coexistence, Please Be Kind opossums. opossums are solitary, reclusive animals that often are not understoodor appreciated and the result can be traumatic and disastrous for them. http://www.pleasebekind.com/coexist/opossum.htm

Compassionate Action Institute O POSSUMS Opossums are solitary, reclusive animals that often are not understood or appreciated and the result can be traumatic and disastrous for them. Because they are basically defenseless, despite giving the appearance of being able to defend themselves, they have often been the target of unnecessary cruelty, especially in urban areas. A better knowledge and understanding of opossums and the benefits of having them as neighbors are essential to a peaceful coexistence. Listed below is some opossum information that may not be widely known. Opossums are exceptionally non-aggressive and non-destructive. They will not harm people or pets. However, they are wild animals and should not be handled. A opossum will use its 50 pointy teeth to defend itself if necessary. Opossums do not dig into the soil nor do they destroy property. Opossums help maintain a clean and healthy environment. They eat all types of insects including cockroaches, crickets, beetles, etc. They catch and eat rats and mice. They consume dead animals of all types. They like overripe fruit, berries and grapes that have fallen to the ground and they think that snails and slugs are a delicacy. They are one of the few animals that regularly prey on shrews and moles. They are known as "Nature’s Little Sanitation Engineers!" In general, opossums present a far lower health risk to humans than dogs and cats. They have a naturally high level of immunity to diseases. Opossums are more resistant to rabies than any other mammal. They can carry fleas and will bite if provoked.

66. CDC - Geographic Association Of Rickettsia Felis-Infected Opossums With Human Mu Research. Geographic Association of Rickettsia felisInfected opossums withHuman Murine Typhus, Texas. Rickettsial Seroprevalence in opossums. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol8no6/01-0350.htm

Past Issue Vol. 8, No. 6 June 2002 EID Home Ahead of Print Past Issues EID Search ... Comments Download Article PDF Help Feedback Research Geographic Association of Rickettsia felis -Infected Opossums with Human Murine Typhus, Texas Ardys Boostrom,* Magda S. Beier,† Jacqueline A. Macaluso,† Kevin R. Macaluso,† Daniel Sprenger,* Jack Hayes,‡ Suzana Radulovic,† and Abdu F. Azad† *Corpus Christi-Nueces County Department of Public Health, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA; † University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; and ‡University of Texas School of Public Health, San Antonio, Texas, USA Application of molecular diagnostic technology in the past 10 years has resulted in the discovery of several new species of pathogenic rickettsiae, including Rickettsia felis. As more sequence information for rickettsial genes has become available, the data have been used to reclassify rickettsial species and to develop new diagnostic tools for analysis of mixed rickettsial pathogens. R. felis

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68. Care And Feeding Of Abandoned And Orphaned Opossums Care and Feeding of Abandoned and Orphaned opossums. In the Wild. opossums, theonly marsupial in North America, may have up to 20 young in each litter. http://www.mcpss.com/enviro/Opossums.htm

Care and Feeding of Abandoned and Orphaned Opossums Environmental Studies Center Mobile, Alabama Each year, the wildlife rehabilitation program at the ESC, and veterinarians of Mobile County, receive many calls about baby animals. The enclosed material produced by the Kalamazoo Nature Center in Michigan has served our volunteer program well in raising these abandoned and orphaned babies. Additional notes from the ESC are included as well. If you have any questions that have not been included in our guide, you can call the Environmental Studies Center at 661-0998 for further information. (We will only accept injured animals for rehabilitation at the Center.) Remember that your mission is to care for your babies until they can survive on their own in their natural environment. They will not make good pets. They will be happier free. If baby is very weak, give Pedialyte from grocery store (baby food section) or this formula: 1/2 cup of warm water, 1/4 teaspoon Karo syrup, and 1 pinch salt. Offer as much as baby will drink by eyedropper or syringe every 15-30 minutes while warming baby. Baby should be warmed by artificial heat (95 degrees via heating pad or light bulb) or your hands before giving milk. Feed canned goat milk from grocery store (baby food section). If you only have 1 or 2 babies, shake the can well and store 2 ounces per animal in refrigerator for dilution. Pour the rest in ice cube tray and freeze. Keep milk cubes in plastic bag in freezer to thaw as needed.

69. OPOSSUMS /FAQ'S any questions! I have a problem with opossums nesting and sometimesdying under my house. cage trap. For more information opossums. http://www.doyourownpestcontrol.com/info/faq/ask_opossums.htm

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70. Opossums, Didelphis Virginiana, Controlling Opossums Information on controlling opossums, grinners, possum, Possums and protectinghorses. Protecting your horses from opossums. 1. Repair the barn. http://www.wildlifedamagecontrol.com/opossums.htm

Opossums Scientific Name : Didelphis virginiana Possums' or grinners as some people call them, are relatively harmless. They would rather run than fight and are very helpful in being nature's four legged garbage cans. They will eat almost anything. Control Issues: Solutions to Common Possum problems 1. I have an opossum in my trash can Keep trash cans covered. Possums frequently become trapped inside trash cans as they search for food. If you find one inside and you have not been exposed to its saliva or other body fluids, then simply kick the can over on its side and walk away. Keep children and pets away as well. Possums won't leave until they feel safe. If possible wait until nighfall to do this. 2. Possum on Fence or Opossum won't move Contrary to popular belief, possums don't play dead. However when frightened, opossums will sit there and hiss with their mouth open. If you find a possum who won't move, don't assume that he is injured. Most often the opossum is frightened and will simply hold his ground and defend himself. Simply walk away and keep children and pets away. (Of course, you should make sure the opossum has not bitten any pet or person if it has, contact your health dept). The opossum will move on when he feels safe. Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis I have learned that there is a parasite that is associated with opossums. The possums contaminate grain with their feces, the horses eat it and get infected with the parasite with then attacks the horse's central central nerve system. It can be very expensive to treat with estimates ranging from $200.00 - $800.00 per month for six months. The opossum gets it from the muscles of birds they eat.

71. ARS | Publication Request: Establishment Of Besnoitia Darlingi From Opossums (Di Establishment of Besnoitia Darlingi from opossums (Didelphis Virginiana) in ExperimentalIntermediate and Definitive Hosts, Propagation in Cell Culture, and http://www.nps.ars.usda.gov/publications/publications.htm?SEQ_NO_115=133805

72. ARS | Publication Request: Prevelence Of Sarcocystis Neurona Sporocysts In Oposs Prevelence of Sarcocystis Neurona Sporocysts in opossums (DidelphisVirginiana) from Rural Mississippi. Authors, Dubey, Jitender. Black http://www.nps.ars.usda.gov/publications/publications.htm?SEQ_NO_115=114353

73. Opossums - Learn More About Opossums And How To Catch Them All about opossums, including where they live, what they eat, and howto catch them. opossums prefer to eat plant and animal foods. http://www.havahart.com/nuisance/critters/opossum.htm

Wild Birds Nuisance Animals Stray Cats Dogs ... Pet Rabbits All About Opossums This medium-sized mammal has long guard hairs, which gives it a very coarse appearance. The naked ears and almost hairless tail give it the appearance of a large rat. Its coat varies from light, almost white, to almost black, but usually has a gray appearance. The opossum uses its tail to grasp and hold objects. It can hold itself briefly from a tree limb by using its tail and one foot. The weight of an opossum is 12-13 pounds. They can be found in eastern, mid-western and in far western United States. They generally cannot live for any extended period of time in temperatures below 20 degrees F., as they do not hibernate. Opossums appear to be vicious, as when confronted they will hiss and show their teeth, but in reality they are very shy creatures. Instead of fighting, they will sometimes feign catatonia (playing possum) which can last a minute or two or upwards of two hours. Caution should always be taken to never touch an opossum without protection. These night roamers prefer deciduous woodlands. They roam at night searching for food without following any prescribed trails or travel routes.

74. Living With Opossums to ensure the best possible quality of life for animals and to promote respectand reverence for all life. . Living With opossums. What are opossums? http://www.santacruzspca.org/wildlife/opossums.html

Download a coupon for discount spay/ neuter Help the SPCA: Donate Money Donate your Car "... to ensure the best possible quality of life for animals and to promote respect and reverence for all life." Living With Opossums Opossum Among Us! What should I do? Nothing. Leave it alone. What are opossums? Opossums are cat sized marsupials. Like the kangaroo, their young are born as embryos and make their way to a pouch on the stomac where they continue to develop. When they are four or five inches long they start leaving the pouch to ride on the mother's back. When they have reached seven to eight inces body length, they leave the parent to make their own way in the world. Opossums are nocturnal, roaming at night, and looking for a dark, secluded place to sleep during the daylight hours. They are scavengers, and eat anything. Since opossums are quiet, and rarely cause damage, most people are unaware they are around. Like all scavengers they sometimes prey on smaller mammals, birds or reptiles. Pet food left out at night often attracts them to our yards. They benefit us by eating mice, rats, snails, slugs and insects.

75. Short-Tailed Opossums SHORTTAILED opossums. Short-tailed opossums are small marsupials found in Brazil,Bolivia, and Paraguay. Short-tailed opossums have 50 very tiny teeth. http://www.members.shaw.ca/exoticpets/5A1.htm

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76. Flower City Pest Elimination - Part Of Waltham Services, Inc. Family opossums are the only North American marsupial (related to kangaroos).The thumb. opossums prefer to live near streams or swamps. http://www.flowercitypest.com/site/opossum.html

Opossums Opossums are the only North American marsupial (related to kangaroos). The opossum is a whitish or grayish animal the size of a house cat with a naked, rat-like tail. Its face is long and pointed with rounded, hairless ears. It grows up to 40 inches long and will weigh up to 14 pounds. The average is 6 to 7 pounds for males and 4 pounds for females. Its tracks look as if they were made by little human or monkey hands with a bent thumb. Opossums prefer to live near streams or swamps. They den in the burrows of other large animals, and in tree cavities, in brush piles, and under sheds, decks, and buildings. Occasionally, they move into attics and garages. They eat nearly everything, from insects to carrion, fruits to grains, garbage to pet food. Opossums are nocturnal (active at night). Their mating season is January to July, and they may raise two to three litters per year. Most young die in their first year. Those that survive may live up to 7 years. Their top speed is about 7 miles per hour. When threatened, opossums climb trees or go down into burrows. If cornered, they may growl, hiss, bite, screech, and exude a smelly green fluid from their end. If these defenses aren't successful, they may play dead. They have the reputation of being stupid, but scientists consider them to be smarter than domestic dogs. The main complaint against opossums is that they get into garbage, bird feeders, or pet food left outside, and they live in garages, or under decks and sheds (often in abandoned woodchuck dens).

77. Living With Opossums -- The Marin Humane Society Contacts. FAQs. Home. opossums are marsupials. opossums have between two and threelitters a year. Litters average about eight young, but can be as many as 13. http://www.marinhumanesociety.org/as_opossum.html

var initCheck = 0; Opossums are marsupials. This means the female doesn't have a placenta and their young are born after a brief gestation period - about 11 days. For a litter to survive, the mother must carry them in her pouch for at least two months. In her pouch, the babies fasten themselves to a nipple and hold on for the entire two months. From the pouch the babies migrate to mom's back and there they are caried for most of their first year. Mating season is from January to October, and it usually peaks from February to June. Opossums have between two and three litters a year. Litters average about eight young, but can be as many as 13. Nocturnal, the opossum looks for food at night. These critters will eat just about anything. They are found on farmlands and woodlands, but have slowly migrated into more urban communities. They are quite common in any city block. A mature opossum measures anywhere from 15 to 20 inches in length. Their tails alone can be as short as eight inches. Their bodies are covered, predominantly, with grayish-white fur, but the head is usually white. Both ears and tail are a fleshy, leather-like texture. Thick-bodied, short-legged, and a prominently pointed face, an opossum is fairly distinguishable. However, they are quite often mistaken for very large rats. Because opossums are omnivorous and will eat any number of foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, meats, fish, eggs, insects, carrion, grains, and small mammals, they have been deemed scavengers. Thus, they raid garbage cans. Opossums, however, are pretty indiscreet about garbage can raids and are often caught red-handed. Keep opossums off the premises by:

78. Marin WildCare And Terwilliger Education Center: Living With Opossums Living with opossums. opossums are marsupials, this means the female does not havea placenta and her young are born after a brief gestation period of 12 days. http://www.wildcaremarin.org/edu/livwild/opossum.htm

Living with Opossums Opossums are marsupials, this means the female does not have a placenta and her young are born after a brief gestation period of 12 days. The young crawl from the birth canal to the pouch where they fasten themselves to a nipple and hold on for over two months. The mating season is from January to October, and usually peaks from February to June. Opossums have between two and three litters a year and bear an average of eight young but can have as many as thirteen. A mature opossum measures two to three feet long with a tail between 8 and 12 inches long. Their bodies are covered, predominantly, with grayish-white fur, but the head is usually white. Opossums are often mistaken for large rats. Opossums are found on farmlands and woodlands and have migrated into more urban communities. Being omnivores they eat just about anything. They have been deemed scavengers because they raid garbage cans. Opossums, however, are pretty indiscreet about garbage can raids and are often caught red-handed. Like raccoons and skunks, opossums are nocturnal. What can you do to prevent problems from occurring with these wild neighbors?

79. Opossums (Family Didelphidae) opossums are the only marsupial to occur in the United States,and are abundant in Kansas. Reproduction opossums are prolific breeders....... http://www.ku.edu/~mammals/possum.html

Opossum Didelphis virginiana Kerr Color photo by Barbara L. Clauson. Description : Opossums are the only marsupial to occur in the United States, and are abundant in Kansas. It is related to kangaroos, is the only mammal in Kansas with a pouch for carrying its young, and is distinguished from other Kansas mammals by adults having: 1) 50 teeth (more than any other mammal in Kansas), 2) a white face with an elongated muzzle, 3) a long, scaly, prehensile tail, 4) partly naked ears and feet which, in cold weather, are pink, 5) coarse, grizzled body hair, generally grayish in color, but varying from white to brown or black, 6) forefeet which have five clawed toes, and 7) hind feet with opposable thumbs which have flat nails instead of claws. Adult males are somewhat larger than females. Size : Adults may attain the following dimensions: total length 643-860 mm; tail 253-378 mm; hind foot 53-75 mm; weight 2.7-5.9 kilograms. Range and Habitat : Occurs throughout the state, but is more common in the eastern than in the western part. It is most often found in deciduous forests, especially along water courses or moist areas that are bordered by pastureland, fallow fields, and grasslands. Population numbers fluctuate in response to the severity of winters. They are especially abundant in urban settings. Reproduction : Opossums are prolific breeders. Breeding first takes place in late January to mid-February. In thirteen days, three to 17 or more naked embryo-like young are born and crawl into the female's pouch where they attach to one of 12 to 13 nipples. Newborn in excess of the number of available nipples die; an average of seven young survive. At two months of age the eyes open and they let go of the nipples, but they continue to nurse from the pouch. At 80 days they take solid foods and accompany the female by grasping her fur, and holding her tail with their own. At 100 days they become independent and leave the female. A second litter is usually born in May or June.

80. Opossums Up opossums. Posted by bibliotecaria 6b/7a (My Page) on Thu, Mar 20,03 at 1022. I rather excited! FollowUp Postings RE opossums. http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/cornucop/msg0310222415864.html

rems = ""; document.write(rems); Return to the Vegetable Gardening Forum Post a Follow-Up opossums Posted by bibliotecaria My Page ) on Thu, Mar 20, 03 at 10:22 I believe that I have an opossum living underneath the deck of my house (one of the several reasons that I will be getting rid of the deck ASAP; built by the previous homeowners, probably because they didn't like to garden Two questions: 1) Is there any way to get rid of the opossum? I don't particularly want to kill it, but I'm not really happy with sharing space in that way. 2) Is the opossum likely to after my veggies and herbs once planted? If he is, then question #1 becomes twice as urgent! I wish the wild cats that visit my yard would get rid of the 'possum! bibliotecaria P.S. This is my first house and my first year at gardening in anything besides containers, so I'm rather excited! Follow-Up Postings: RE: opossums Posted by: Vgkg 7-Va Tidewater ( My Page ) on Thu, Mar 20, 03 at 12:30 They are very easy to catch in a large enough Hav-a-hart Trap. Apple as bait does the trick. vgkg RE: opossums Posted by: z7 NJ ( My Page ) on Thu, Mar 20, 03 at 16:18

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