Despite its rat-like tail, opossums are marsupials rather than rodents. These adaptable mammals live in a variety of habitats. If your yard has food, water and shelter, an opossum probably lives there. Pet foods, birdfeeders and attic openings especially are attractive to these nocturnal creatures.
Opossums typically are not aggressive and don’t pose much of a threat to people or pets. However, when provoked, they often hiss and “grin” to show their 50 teeth - more teeth than any other North American animal! A scared opossum may also act dead or “play ’possum.” Since opossums cannot run fast, they are common road kill.
Wild Facts is a regular feature written by Linda May, environmental outreach coordinator with the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division.
Outdoors
January 22, 2010
Wild Facts: 'Possums in profile
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Zombie-themed mud run on its way
The Zombie Stomp race, an obstacle course/mud run and fun run, is scheduled for May 12 at the Silver Shoe Ranch (1400 Prosser Drive) in Dalton.
Continued ... - Cyclists on way back to area for time trials
- Outdoor event today, Sunday at trade center
- Riders will try to tame the Snake again
- CRBI sponsors paddle trip on Chattooga River
- Aug 31, 2011
- Drew Brantley: Raisin Hope Ride will be special for Carolina man
- Dalton to host ultra trail runs Sept. 24
- Aug 23, 2011
- Family challenge added to CRBI’s 7 Hills 3 Rivers Adventure Race
- CRBI, UERA plan paddle on Etowah this Saturday
- CRBI hosts Operation Silver Creek Clean Sweep on Saturday
- Aug 21, 2011
- Protecting land can provide tax advantages
- Aug 2, 2011
- Recyclers sought for raft race
- CRBI plans Etowah River paddle trip Aug. 6
- Jul 27, 2011
- 'Pink Paddle' set for Saturday in Cherokee County
- Bash in Rome set for Aug. 20
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Zombie-themed mud run on its way
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