Mother opossum calling to orphaned babies

This opossum is recovering from a head injury, and already has ten babies in her pouch. When she heard three new orphan opossum arrivals making baby opossum "pish" distress calls, she responded with mom opossum "lip smacking" behavior. This sound is used when babies become separated from mom to help them find her again, and male opossums make a similar sound when courting a female. Even though mom seems interested in these youngsters, she has plenty to take care of already. She won't be adopting three more right now, although we might give it a try when her own babies are eating on their own.

[@LisaAHavekost]

So sweet, even injured she is caring for her babies and wants to take care of the orphaned ones. Good momma!

[@willku9000]

Agreed

[@livelybubbs6242]

Now, that’s what we call *SMACC talk*

[@ergosumadrieyl2927]

This is the worst thing I’ve ever read in my life lol respectfully.

[@ultimate_animal_showdown]

I actually didn’t know opossums make a scissors cutting noise oof

[@mkhan2339]

Ultimate Animal Showdown yes, great description of the sound

[@jimpease280]

That's the sound I make when calling our yard oppossum O.P.

[@mauzawa]

the sound is so satisfying tho

[@trayne8814]

u mean a click noise i didn’t no scissoring sound just a clicking sound

[@Yoachan]

So this is the sound I heard outside of my house at 6am. I was really worried it was a burglar or something trying to get in.

[@h.plovecat4307]

Plot twist: it WAS a robber and he was calling out to your valuables.

[@pristinepastel]

i don't blame you, this mama sounds like a pair of bolt cutters lollo

[@WolfGoddess77]

Aww! I didn't know mother opossums would adopt orphan babies! Even with an extremely full plate, she still wants to do something about them.

[@AlleyCatGhost]

man it's so interesting how the babies react to the sound instantly, instincts are really something

[@whalesong999]

Thanks for posting this. Opossums rarely get intimate glimpses into their more subtle behaviors and this is a fine one. Worth it to note that the males also will make a "click" noise when browsing. I've had several male 'guests', one who would prowl around the house making a clicking sound that was almost electric in intensity, sort of like snapping a credit card against a table top.

[@JussyLeeTeeVee]

I had no idea opossums madethat sound. What a good mama! Thank you for this video.

[@exilemike]

I want a baby possum, they are so cute. I'm always nice to them and they play an important role in the ecosystem, I wish other people would be more understanding of them and not be mean to them.

[@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_]

When they get into your chicken coop and kill 15 chickens - it’s a pleasure to trap them and shoot them

[@peasoff9110]

@@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_ what the fuck bro

[@peasoff9110]

@@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_ u are crazy or some shit? They support the environment, they are not pests

[@zacharyhonachi2166]

@@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_ When a human gets inside your chicken coop, it's fun to trap and shoot them. Human meat is mmmmmhmmmmm delicious.

[@roaridanbuzerak8761]

@@zacharyhonachi2166 all animals taste delicious. its about the preperation though. whether it is human meat or dog meat or even chicken its all about how you prepare it. animals eat other animals. its not all to wrong to eat eachother we just morally look down upon. thats why i think vegans are stupid. they think animals dont eat other animals but they do.

[@plok7533]

It's so cute, it's like she's blowing kisses at them.

[@ItsMeHello555]

What a good momma! I hope she had a full recovery. Bless her.

[@nat9380]

opossums are the sweetest animals 💜

[@richardbenitez7803]

Opossums are so cute. They are amazingly compatible with humans, at least do not seem to fear humans. Other videos I’ve seen show them as pets.

[@brunobucciaratiswife]

Possums are so cute.

[@deannekliene2673]

How cute! Its sad though, shes worried about them....

[@jasemalvis2140]

Human brings orphans home Mom Possum: oh hey. Those three are mine. Human: you already have yours Mom: THEYRE MINE

[@daystar3886]

She's a good mother 😀

[@laceawho3530]

I love her. I would die for her. I will live my life for her.

[@gavinvalentino6002]

*meds*

[@SatansGreatestSoldier]

I would start a war for opossum mamas.

[@richardpidgeon6936]

😍😍😍 Opossum Mammas are the best! What a good girl trying to settle down the little orphans

[@YouKnowMeDuh]

I love how she's tasting the air.

[@LackofAmbition]

WOAH I used to hear this at my grandparents house all the time in southern Michigan. Always thought it was bugs.

[@Zincink]

wow same - it was pretty close too

[@wompol7117]

Do they normally accept extra babies? I ask as I have a mama with six and a single orphan the same size I would love to offer if she would not hurt it

[@countkilroygraf8816]

Animals often have more humanity than humans.

[@georgemoore8832]

About 85% of the time

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

I find it wild that we describe simple altruism as “humanity” It’s always gotta come back to us

[@anitarice9609]

I love opossums♥️

[@shanewickham8667]

Learned something new today thanks.

[@cindydufala7646]

This is why i came to find video as i heard this last night. Right next door. I saw it on the side vent of neighboring home. Thanks. It was dark i sure heard it and thought it was a cat stuck up in there. Yep. Definitely an opossum.

[@Tovek]

Opossums are such sweet, adorable fuzzy derps.

[@99PowerNation99]

Aww her babies are so cute. The Mommy is so so sweet to her babies

[@rickschlessenger3464]

💗💗💗💗💗💗Such a good Mama clicking for the babies💗💗It stinks that the lifespan is 4 years.💗💗I love possums💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@leenahusa1806]

Opossum babies might be one of the cutest animal babies ever

[@sarafrey2505]

This is just too sweet for words. Opossums are the most unique animals. So so precious 🥰

[@jimpease280]

That's the sound I make to get the wild oppossum's attention when I have food for him.

[@critterallywithjohnernest.]

What a 🍯 honey bun. Squirrels and opossums are my two favorites!

[@carolyns4519]

It's like she's blowing kisses to them!

[@WarMasterX6]

Hope they took to their adopted mom.

[@artlife6210]

It took me a long time to realize this sound wasn’t some weird bird in my backyard!

[@denisebethany5691]

Shes a good mommy.

[@suryashakamuri]

Mother opposums pov: Ah shit which one is my child again... guess I gotta take em all

[@ryohn5468]

What a cute family.

[@gabriellasteele727]

Thanks for the adorable video! As a new baby possum sitter, I wanted to know the sounds a mom would make to communicate with her babies. Most of the videos out there show defensive behaviors like hissing. All I can think is, my dude, they wouldn’t be hissing at you if you hadn’t cornered them. They’re such cuties!

[@coracaodanaturezaemgeral3041]

I Love ANIMALS ♥️ 🌎 💚 🙏 😢

[@GangGang-lz8gr]

Possums are gorgeous ♥️♥️

[@alybloodshade]

"You've brought me more children, but you won't give them to me?! I will call them until they are mine!"

[@rebeccafreeman9883]

Oh my goodness, they're so cute!!!

[@essicaj2447]

Opossums are weird, and I love them

[@TanyaQueen182]

Some of the best mamas in nature.

[@mjremy2605]

Good job with the rescues! So kind and compassionate. I love possums!!

[@panzershock441]

Children! *Smacks lips* Come to me! *Smacks lips* Quickly now! *Smacks lips*

[@user-ux2re2wy1x]

Awwee that makes me like possums better. I guess they feel love too. That is sweet

[@mayonnaiseeee]

opossums are beautiful beings

[@peterhart1966]

You know, I used to wonder why doesn't someone make a mouse trap for possums. I was ignorant. The sight alone creeped me out. Oposums everywhere, sorry.

[@AnimeShinigami13]

Wow that's really quiet! I expected something like a mom cat chattering to her kittens!

[@lukalarrs7040]

Adorable💖❤💖

[@ariesponda1763]

0:33 that one in the middle was like "You're not my dad!"

[@vitalic_drms]

precious babies

[@jamesmarshall9598]

hope they reunited!

[@BrentDelong1253]

They really are interesting creatures. I could have had a baby buddy, but I tried returning him to his mother. Sadly, I think a stray cat ate him.

[@superiorscrewz1888]

SOOOO CUTE

[@heyalun]

Indeed. We have some in our backyard. They smell like death, though.

[@MaximilienBailly3]

Elle en peut plus, elle a juste envie d'avoir ces bébés

[@w0rmg0rl]

"This sound is used when babies become separated from mom to help them find her again, and male opossums make a similar sound when courting a female." so what you're saying is opossums also have the concept of "hey baby"

[@Austin_Soares]

She's not the stepmom she's the Mom who stepped up!

[@StrangeCreed]

Reminds me of the "crickets" given to American paratroopers in the second world war. A recognizable "click" to see if friendlies were near by.

[@islalove336]

Bless you

[@brittanylynn7575]

she says gimme them babies to love and teach to screm

[@krunkle5136]

The clicking noise was legit unexpected.

[@christianfangirl4425]

Even the mama is cute 🥰

[@denisebethany5691]

Babies are so cute.

[@reign6of6e6terror]

Where are this little sniffers ,they are lonely & in danger ? I will adopt ...3 more are not a problem for supermom .. 💕🐉🐾💚

[@janebook294]

baby anythings are cute

[@jrtime228]

I was surprised to learn that the sound she is making i actually something like "lip smacking" instead of what I thought for years was like a burst of air being expelled to make a noise

[@allisonwonderlane2697]

Now I KNOW that sound (>"

[@alejandrogomez-cy1xh]

hermosa, cada vez siento mas amor por las sarigueyas

[@binbinky78]

Yo tambien!

[@starflyer3219]

It's like a slow typewriter

[@danielle2813]

OMG! YES!! 😆👌🏻

[@cynthiastretch844]

Awe do sweets💖 wondering what happened to top of her head wound hope she's ok😢

[@tesskater]

Such amazing animals

[@LiamT725]

Opposums are so cute

[@barlowetube]

Hello Canada here. Some possums hitchhike their way up to Ontario only to find the winters don't agree with them . I'm presently watching my favorite nocturnal visitor gobble up his nightly vegetables, eggs ,dog food melin dinner and hoping I will be able to convince him/her whathaveyou that lodgings in my straw filled barn are far more conducive to staying alive . My barn is about 150 ft from where he usually is sighted inspecting my garage cans and his bowl of food and water. I mean it's got to understand at this point that it's being left out for him, no? Ya man, so weird . I'm just obsessed . Does your foster respond to physical affection? I want to pet this one but I DO NOT want to get bit.

[@rommix0]

I call the big one bitey

[@tymime]

"Must... find... babies..."

[@206robert206]

Cute dogs.

[@PinkFlowers365]

Cute ty

[@ajathomas5038]

They are so cute thing 😍

[@MonicaMartella-xq7wf]

G-d bless all oppossums.❤

[@aidenmartin6674]

I make a sound like that to tell my dog I have a treat for him. He heard that noise from the mother opossum and came running

[@G56AG]

I hadn't heard that particular noise or call before.

[@megaynium]

She really said "click"

[@tobiasexner]

Good mama ❤

[@malsypright]

She sounds like a flick lighter

[@bitchimgordie]

So precious. ❤

[@AngelusFromHell]

Cute call!

[@UHaulShorts]

Loox like she wanted 2 leap in.

[@Profile__1]

So strange, even the babies are confused about the mom's lip smacking.

[@edipasplays]

Mother be like, I smell... abandoned children for the taking

[@user-qw1mx5gm6s]

Ой ,какие лапатуськи ! ))) .

[@lordhung7013]

“Me... good... kitty!”

[@GunterThePenguinHatesHugs]

I didn't know they snapped like that! Thought they just made some kind of squenk noise or something.

[@KindOldRaven]

She not caling them, she tasting the air as an appetizer

[@RobbieWallace2007_The_Hot_Sire]

*Apuesto a que con ese sonido lo que hacia era llamar a sus crías, las crías también hacen un ruido similar cuando buscan a su madre*

[@mark6302]

so cute :3

[@shadowthehedgehog181]

How were they "orphaned" if they mother is still there?