CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina wildlife officials are investigating a disturbing case of animal cruelty after a video showing an opossum being set on fire began circulating on social media in ...

With its rat-like tail and hairless ears, the humble opossum doesn’t get a lot of respect. But North America’s only native marsupial, or pouched animal, plays a valuable role in nature.

It's a sad day for animal lovers in the D.C. area. Basil, the one-eyed opossum who called the Smithsonian National Zoo home, has died. "We are very sad to share that Basil—a rescued Virginia ...

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital saw an influx of 53 opossums in April, highlighting "Baby Season." Causes for admittance included vehicle strikes, dog attacks, and orphaned status. Five opossum ...

STICK WITH US HERE ON AIR AS LESTER HOLT WILL LEAD OUR TEAM COVERAGE FROM THE LIV A baby opossum that was trapped in netting over a pond was rescued in Chatham Co. The Chatham County Sheriff’s ...