Baby possum

Instead of caving to the media's portrayal of possums as terrifying rat-like trash burglars, let this collection of adorable possum pictures change ...

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P.R.E.A.M. [Ed. note — What're your thoughts on possums? Cute or terrifying? Pro or con? PLEASE LET US KNOW BECAUSE WE ARE DIVIDED ON THIS ISSUE.]

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Our world is full of many amazing species; in fact, scientists estimate that there are about 8.7 million animal species living on Earth. But due to the sheer number of animals on the planet, they can’t all be cute and cuddly. We all know how beloved cats and dogs are, but sometimes frogs, owls, hippos, snakes, and insects need a little love too.

Possums and opossums look almost identical, however, they're different species. Possums are found in Australia, while opossums inhabit the US. It would be hard to believe looking at their photos, but these marsupials are generally disliked and considered pests.

MYTH✨ An Opossums can hang from its tail: False! A baby opossum can hang from its tail for a few seconds, but an adult is too heavy. Besides, says Paula Arms of the National Opossum Society, that wouldn't help them survive. #animalfacts #opossum #wildife #D2ak #animals #myth

At birth, newborn opossums are so tiny that an entire litter, consisting of up to 14 babies, can fit into a single teaspoon. They are so undeveloped that it's impossible for them to survive outside the mother. However, their front legs are developed all out of proportion to the rest of their bodies, and are strong enough for the completely blind babies to pull themselves from their birth opening, across the mother's belly, into her pouch

As many cute pictures of animals in sinks as we can find :)