Opossums

US possums actually called Opossums are NOTHING like Australian possums.

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Implacental Mammals peculiar to America and Australia, such as Opossums, Dasyures, Wombats, and Kangaroos.

Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon Robert Armitage Sterndale 1870

Opossums, bats, squirrels, skunks, and coons are the most common victims, the can also pass it on to a dog if it gets bit.

Might ask a series of questions on rabies. No looking up the answer! 2009

Opossums, while they have been known to have rabies, are much less likely to have it than any of the listed animals. they have an immune system that works differently from the other animals.

The mysteries of rabies Boing Boing 2009

Opossums, like most other animals, are susceptible to infection by the rabies virus; however, very few rabid wild opossums have been documented.

The mysteries of rabies Boing Boing 2009

Opossums, bats, squirrels, skunks, and coons are the most common victims, the can also pass it on to a dog if it gets bit.

Might ask a series of questions on rabies. No looking up the answer! 2009

Opossums aren't a likely rabies vector, according to the University of Florida:

The mysteries of rabies Boing Boing 2009

Opossums spread into the mountains of Western Mexico during warm periods, but retreated to sheltered lowland valleys when it became colder.

Did You Know? "Tlacuaches" (opossums ) 2008

Opossums look bigger than they actually are because of their long hair.

Did You Know? "Tlacuaches" (opossums ) 2008

Opossums spread into the mountains of Western Mexico during warm periods, but retreated to sheltered lowland valleys when it became colder.

Did You Know? "Tlacuaches" (opossums ) 2008