Just because they don’t have a voice doesn’t mean their lives matter less.
Every creature on earth has a role in the web of life. Some of the roles we easily learn – wolves, beavers, vultures, etc. Some are harder to discern – snakes, gophers, etc. Their space has shrunk drastically. The LEAST we can do is to allow them the limited space they now have…
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Most only live about one to two years in the wild. They move through backyards, forests, roadsides, and neighborhoods after dark, searching for food while avoiding cars, dogs, predators, and harsh weather. Their lives are brief, but their role in nature is meaningful.
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Opossums help clean the world around you. They eat pests, insects, [ca.rr.ion], and sometimes even [ve.nom.ous] snakes. They also help reduce ticks, which can carry [di.se.ase]. In their quiet way, they support the balance of the places they pass through.
Still, many people fear them because of how they look or because they appear at night. But opossums are usually shy, gentle animals. When [s.c.ar.ed], they often freeze, hiss, drool, or play [de.ad] because they want to survive, not [a.tta.ck].