Erin Synder: [00:00:00] Yes, opossums do eat chickens. Many times it’s easier to think of them as an egg predator because that’s what they primarily hunt, but they will kill both young and ...

In our yards, opossums: As a mid-level predator, they also play important roles in the greater ecosystem, including: Keeping populations of smaller animals like mice and rats in check; Providing ...

“Be aware of what your pets are doing. Since they ‘play dead,’ opossums don’t do well when it comes to predators.” So give a thought to the plucky opossum and if you’re lucky enough to ...

Here are just a few: Opossums keep predators away with their poo An opossum is smart enough to know he’s no match for a large carnivore, such as a bear. When being chased, the opossum plays dead ...