Patty is here with Amazon John from Silly Safaris. Let’s see what animal he’s brought today!

Opossum Fun Facts

1. Opossum and Possum Are Different
   • Opossums live in North, South, and Central America.
   • Possums live in Australia and New Guinea.
2. Play Dead When Threatened
   • Opossums will play dead to protect themselves when they feel scared.
3. Eat Everything
   • Opossums can eat almost anything, including up to 5,000 ticks a year.
4. Rarely Have Rabies
   • Opossums have a cooler body temperature, which makes it hard for them to get rabies.

Patty and Amazon John are excited to share these amazing facts with everyone! Take a look at the full interview above to learn more!