Name: Checking babies in mother opossums pouch @Amphibiansunrise
Uploaded: 2015-06-07T01:29:31-0400
Duration: 8 min 17 s
Description: This mother opossum was probably hit by a car and has some head trauma. She was very thin and dehydrated on arrival, and because of that her babies were also not in the best shape. After a couple of days mom is doing much better and starting to stand up and eat a little in her own - here I am checking to see that her babies are also still improving. Everyone seems nice and squirmy!

Opossum pouch babies exploring @Amphibiansunrise

Uploaded April 2010 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Mom opossum who was mauled by a dog continues to improve, and her babies are getting bigger and bolder - venturing out from the pouch and beginning to explore their surroundings.

Baby opossum washing (with help from little brother)

Baby opossums peeking out of mothers pouch

Checking babies in mother opossums pouch