Much Maligned Opossum Misunderstood

KUAF | By Jacqueline Froelich

Published June 20, 2018 at 12:05 PM CDT

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Andrea White holds a rare leucistic juvenile opossum she rescued, born with white fur, rather than a grey-brown pelt.

J. Froelich

Andrea White, operator of Tender Heart Wildlife Rehab in Berryville, has rescued, rehabilitated and released thousands of baby and adult opossums. She dispels myths about the marsupial, which she says provides critical ecological services. She also discusses opossum's remarkable habits.