2nd Sat - Playing ‘Possum

Playing ‘Possum: Learning to Love Our Only North American Marsupial with Jessica Healy

Opossums may look like giant rats, but they are actually the only marsupial native to North America, raising their babies in a pouch like kangaroos. They have a mouthful of sharp teeth, but will play dead instead of biting back when attacked. Come hear Dr. Jessica Healy talk about the behavior and biology of this misunderstood but marvelous mammal!