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Much Maligned Opossum Misunderstood

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

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.

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.