Opossums have not been much of a nuisance until recently. They are North America’s only marsupials and have several strange behaviours. Best known for their ability to “play dead” when threatened, they are mostly gentle, nocturnal animals that keep our tick, snail, and slug populations at bay. Opossums are well-adapted to a human environment, but …
Opossums are not aggressive towards humans and prefer to avoid contact with people. They are rarely seen since they are nocturnal and typically only den in one area for a few days before moving to a new place. Like other mammals, opossums need food, water, and shelter to survive. They will stay in one location …
Opossums have not been a problem in Toronto but over the last ten years, their population has increased. Canadian winters have kept the pests away but that is changing. Opossums and Cold Weather An opossum faces dire conditions during colder months. The chilly weather usually leads to frostbite on its hairless tail, paws, or ears. …
