Scientists have confirmed that two marsupial species, known only from ancient fossils for more than 7,000 years, are still alive in New Guinea—discovered through a combination of Indigenous ...

Two marsupials thought extinct for over 7,000 years were rediscovered in New Guinea through fossils, photos and citizen science.

Helgen identified the ring-tailed glider after seeing a photograph of the gliding ring-tailed possum in the wild and recognizing it as one of the species Aplin had previously classified as extinct.

In the United States, the species most people encounter is the Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana). They are North ...

The harder truth is also the calmer one: Virginia opossums are adaptable, nocturnal omnivores that move through edge habitat, not specialized tick crews on nightly duty. State wildlife agencies ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Wildlife Rescue (AWR) said it recently received five orphaned opossums that were found all alone. Orphaned opossums at Austin Wildlife Rescue (AWR photo) Orphaned opossums at ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Animal Services (AAS) said opossum baby season was coming soon and offered some tips on how to tell if a baby opossum really needs help. “As mating season ramps up, you may ...

There are several myths surrounding the Virginia opossum’s reproductive biology. Opossums do not give birth through their nose! Females have two wombs and three vaginas. Males have a bifurcated ...

In the wild, survival requires cunning strategies, and playing dead is one of nature’s most remarkable defense mechanisms. This behavior, scientifically known as thanatosis or death feigning, is ...

It is 3 a.m., and I am awake in Australia, my body stubbornly refusing to adjust to the time zone difference. Suddenly, a lot of noise starts coming from the outside. I look out of one of the windows ...

It was that surprisingly warm Friday last week when our hopes for a white Christmas seemed to be dashed to smithereens. I was home, sick, and I had gotten up at about 7 a.m., which is late for me.