When her rescuers found her, they discovered that she had two babies still alive in her pouch. Normally, opossums can have up to 11 babies, so since Mama Odie had only two, it’s likely something ...

Sunday was Groundhog Day, and while Bill, the Birmingham Zoo's resident groundhog decided to sleep in, another animal stepped ...

opossums can carry up to 13 babies in their pouch. When the joeys grow too big to fit, they cling to mom’s back as she ambles along. Opossums also have an opposable “thumb” on their hind ...