Tiny Possum Gives Her Brother Piggyback Rides | The Dodo

[@ynotchristian1366]

Opossums are beautiful & wonderful animals. We often had them in our yard. When I was young I was afraid of them because I thought they were monsters. My grandmother explained that they eat insects that could cause us problems & they were more afraid of us; then we needed to be of them. She explained the little garden off to the side was planted for them. Now I see them as beautiful; but weirdly designed to look ghastly; but we’re beautiful!! ❤❤❤ I had an awesome grandmother. God rest her soul.

[@-108-]

They are made to look ghastly to ward off predators. That's their primary defense mechanism.

[@williamh.gatesiii8183]

So smart

[@zhihonghuang5203]

Wise grandma!

[@sa1ge-x]

Possums*

[@ynotchristian1366]

⭐️ Sofia⭐️ While some people will say Possums that is actually slang or dialect & if you pay attention searching “possum” will correct to Opossum. Honey dear I’m over 60yo and I don’t need an incorrect correction; bless your heart.

[@jas8815]

Cute as a button AND they eat ticks! What's not to love? ♥

[@anndownsouth5070]

I never knew about possums because we don't have them in South Africa, but since I found out about how many ticks they can eat per day, they have become one of my favorite animals.

[@ConstantChaos1]

You forgot the fact that they are practically immune to rabies because they have a normal body temp of 94°F(34.4°C) which is too cold for the rabies virus

[@ollieduracell]

Cuteness levels are absurdly high right now

[@huskytail]

Possums are SO cute 😍. I'm glad the babies made it

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

As a species I'd say compassion to animals is our best trait. Not everyone possesses it but this lady certainly does

[@juliasilverstone2626]

Thank you for giving these beautiful animals the love, attention and time they deserve... Not only are you a beautiful woman, your soul is beautiful too...❤❤❤

[@melissadevos2360]

I didn't know how cute baby possums were. So precious!

[@ConstantChaos1]

I was lucky enough that my local opossums love me, they have even had me babysit while the mother takes a nap, it probably helps that I knew her mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and had played with them as joeys

[@MysticalEmpowerment]

These babies wouldn't have been able to survive without your kindness! Thank you for that 🥰

[@valerieblackthorn13]

Probably they will not survive for so long in the wilderness.

[@bentnickel7487]

@@valerieblackthorn13 About 2 to 3 years for possums is the normal life span.

[@michaeldidavide8973]

​@@valerieblackthorn13 😊

[@jenspain3832]

I'm currently rehabbing one and it's a beautiful journey!

[@rover5788]

Possum are adorable and very misunderstood animals. I love them!❤

[@grgamer8470]

Most animals are but the human evilness made the mass to see every creature like a pharia.

[@ericbassett6389]

@@grgamer8470 I believe the human is the wickedest evilest animal in the planet

[@ConstantChaos1]

It's dumb everyone thinks they have rabies, they almost entirely can't even catch rabies let along spread it Their core body temp is 94°F(34.4°C) which is too cold for the virus to survive and spread

[@mpls1982]

These little guys are great at eating ticks and other insects. It's always good to have some in your grove.

[@ConstantChaos1]

They also arent a vector for rabies due to low internal body temp (94°F/34.4°C)

[@AVengefulSoul]

I've taken care of opossums since age 11. 33 years! Thank you for being part of the circle in taking care of them. Bless you and these babies. ❤

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

So adorable! The runt was giving his big sisters practice at being a mum to weaned babies. You could see that their maternal instinct was there by carrying him around without problems. That's such good news for their future. Many rescued female animals in particular, especially if rescued so young, don't get to see how to be a mum. It can lead to them abandoning at least their first babies because they don't even know what they are! Only if they live in a herd and get to see older mums with their own babies will they learn, or hopefully second time around instinct kicks in. These sisters of the little boy stand a good chance of being successful mothers first time around. I hope they have happy, healthy lives and lots of babies!

[@sandrasmile]

Possums are so cute! Even when they are adults. Thank you for saving them and helping them 🙏🏼❤️

[@margeryfranko1850]

Thank you so much for your love and devotion to these precious little ones. You, dear lady are amazing 😍🙏🏾🕊✨

[@CristinaF210]

I CANNOT find anything in this Earth cuter more ADORABLE than these little babies when they are this tiny and then sometimes they try to stretch theyre legs and feet????? them little legs and those adorable small of the smallest feet??? oh , you totaly comepleted my day with these videos thank you THANK YOU for helping this sweet angel🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 he found such a sweet human mommy to care for him🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@xpndblhero5170]

I wouldn't be able to release them.... They're too cute. 😊❤️

[@ConstantChaos1]

They actually make great pets but if you want one as a pet please get it from a reputable breeder and don't take them from the wild

[@HeavyChevy]

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. 💕👏🏼

[@AniFam]

They are sooo cute~ I’m glad to see that they all have grown up well~👍 Thank you for sharing this video~🤗

[@juliekamrath984]

I'm so happy the babies are oOK. Thank you for saving them.❤😊❤😊

[@mts7274]

You can feed them with a small syringe or an eyedropper type tube.

[@cynthiaann4465]

That takes DEDICATION!! Thank you!! 💕

[@tless6893]

Thankyou for looking after them God 🙏🙏🙏 bless you all ❤

[@shannon_w.]

I know Possums have a bad reputation but I have always loved them and thought they were so cool! Thank you for saving these babies and the 40 others ☺️❤️

[@ConstantChaos1]

Fun fact, the opossum is almost entirely immune from rabies due to their low core body temp, so they are almost entirely incapable of spreading it unless they ate an animal with rabies just before biting another animal, they also dont bite humans on purpose, you are more likely to be bitten by a domesticated opossum than a wild one since the domesticated ones are pretty bad at differentiating fingers from snacks

[@susanpugh130]

They're so fortunate to have you!! I'll bet they give you that same feeling. Love can be found in the most amazing ways❤❤❤❤

[@scottfrantz8962]

God bless 🙌you for being a rehabilitater, we need more people like you in this world... they are so precious..❤

[@frenchiesaur]

Amen!

[@balsarmy]

They are so cute

[@facetedperspectives9950]

They are such cuties❣️❣️❣️

[@leilahyanez873]

Thank you for taking care of these darling animals❤

[@rog3129]

I was told Our wildlife people here won’t take them formally but an individual came out and picked up the baby I found in the yard. She does this on her own. I kept him warm and gave him some formula until she came. ❤❤❤❤

[@leilap2495]

Such amazing work ❤

[@dww2006]

I’m amazed at the commitment and dedication to looking after these tiny helpless babies of Mother Nature. Beautiful animals and beautiful people. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗

[@haleybunker1339]

They are all beautiful and gorgeous animals.

[@toycarsushiwriter3573]

Even these beautiful animals need love too. 💕

[@mayfalltribe4747]

Thats a really delicate maneuver. *Crams tiny hose down baby opossum throat*. 😂😂😂

[@geekthegirl6961]

My anxiety watching the tube feeding. This rehabber and her nerves of steel. Wow.

[@teyastable]

She is an Angel

[@Mel-fe8db]

The mothers of these babies are such dedicated hard workers to care for their babies.

[@nancyfahey7518]

Yes, you can ask a rehabber for help. They won't take it from you if you don't want. They will show you how to do it right.

[@debbieclark3552]

What a special thing that you do. I wish I had the heart. I'd cry like a baby when they were released. Thank you for what you do! They are so cute.

[@carielswick8892]

I absolutely love this video and I also love possums too. Thank you for doing everything you do to take care of these little precious possums. I just wish people would take more time to learn about possums because they are definitely worth saving. Thanks for sharing this.

[@charmaineramsden2188]

What a beautiful video and THANKYOU for restoring my faith in humanity...💚💙💚

[@derekbaker777]

What a precious animal, and I'm glad we have caring ppl in this world who help save the weak and defenseless.

[@kristinb6500]

Thank you that's such dedication they are so cute

[@belladonna131]

They are fragile little things. They don't live long either. I've heard that they are extremely intelligent as well. I used to see them in my neighborhood and back yard, but they moved on and sadly I didn't see them any more. 😢💔.

[@lizw.4901]

Opossums are such sweet creatures. Thank you for helping them.

[@aprilshepard8662]

Possums are really a gift because they don’t give you rabies and they eat lots of ticks and bugs and dead things, they clean up things, and eat whatever you wanna give them if you do. They usually move on I’ve seen.

[@zexnynex777]

Great story, great human.

[@elainejohnsen4103]

Oh my goodness...so cute!

[@terrilynn27allen88]

Adorable

[@ediekoller1144]

Alexis you are an ANGEL for all that you do in saving these beautiful helpless babies.

[@Michelle-RIPAMERICA1-20-25]

Thank you Alexis for being their Mom..........They are so cute ! 💞💞💗💗

[@debbyangenni4616]

God Bless you for having so much compassion for helping animals in that way. Thank you for what you do.

[@kathykay6602]

Thank you Alexis for your magnificent job!

[@tonif2500]

You are a true blessing to these babies!!!! They are so fortunate!!!!!! God bless all of you!!!! 🥰🙏😊💕

[@LydiAtheistLady]

Thank you! For being such a wonderful carer!!!!! Opossums are such wonderful animals. I love them sooo much when I was a kid we had one that would come and just chill on the trellis on our porch. I wanted to pet it but my parents told me no and why obviously now I know trying to pet a wild animal is dangerous. But it was such a sweetheart they just chilled. I loved it and what quite a fond memory!

[@d.h.dd.h.d.5230]

They are such sweat creatures. During a particularly cold night, we left our garage door slightly raised & a possum took shelter in a corner & had a warm nights sleep, nibbles, & fresh water. Next day, she scurried up a tree. We provide nibbles at the garage door. Be safe live long little one....

[@suziperret468]

Love these baby Possums! Thanks for helping them to survive.

[@wolfman3295]

That woman is so awesome!! And those babies are so cute and even when they grow up they are cute.

[@chochizenkarate]

You are an amazing person..thank you for all that you do for God's creatures

[@shaelinbecker2420]

Cute Opossums friend 😁

[@reikigirl2509]

Such a Special Lady ❤

[@lilyotv9767]

Thank you they're beautiful & so are you!

[@Neiljjm]

Beautiful video! Bless you for the work that you do!

[@shuffleaccount1985]

SWEET SOULS thank you for saving these beautiful animals

[@PhoenixofEclipse]

Look at all these adorable little Snowdrops! I love opossums! They get such bad publicity but they’re awesome.

[@naturegirllover]

You're amazing! Thank you for saving so many innocent little lives❤

[@Mo-ys4yq]

I’m always amazed and grateful for ppl like u. Thank u for caring for these incredible marsupials with such a loving heart!

[@clyaameziane7779]

oh so cute the baby ❤

[@LisaPlayzAndEdits]

Dude

[@LisaPlayzAndEdits]

Theory ugly

[@LisaPlayzAndEdits]

There sooo ugly

[@debbiegoble9836]

I think the opossum and the raccoons are the cutest little babies in the whole world. The one riding on the other ones back was so adorable. 😊😊😊😊😊 Praise the hands that feeds God's little babies. 😊😊😊

[@jacquelinelopes2382]

Thank you sooooo much !! Thank you for being you. They are sooo precious sooo adorable

[@alvinlawson9740]

It is the best feeling, great job

[@nicklisac4667]

Your dedication to and love for these guys is a real eye opener... amazing but I've got to ask.... How do you stay sane?😱😱 There is so much work involved to keep these gorgeous critters going and then you have to say 🖐️ bye and Goodluck.😓 There must be a lot of heartache and sadness too, for the ones that don't make it. It takes all kinds of people to make the world and thankfully people like you are one of a kind. 👍❤️

[@mariluaguilar9221]

Q hermosa familia mama y hijos 😊❤

[@Interesting.Factor]

I saw a opossum crossing the street last night and since I was the only one on the road, I pulled over and watched him/her until I couldn't see him/her anymore 🤣 I think they're so adorable

[@baskervillebee6097]

What a tiny sound it makes.

[@karenisak9631]

❤God Bless you always

[@deborahspivak1978]

Misunderstood people are misunderstood because of their unusual talent, heart and uniqueness ! What a wonderful , selfless wildlife warrior u are ! Few people can compare to a woman who regularly saves lives ! Thank u !

[@terricolarusso2639]

They are so adorable! 😊😊😊

[@antoniusrono]

It's a heartwarming story ❤❤❤

[@nightponyinrface6009]

so many little beautiful angels.. idk if I could let them all go.

[@crystalphillips696]

I absolutely love opossums. Bless you for what you do.

[@janicekamchernjiamoe746]

Your videos are great!👍

[@richardbenitez1282]

I love opossums. They are so cute. They interact with humans well.

[@llwessel]

You are an example of a life well lived.

[@suzy1750]

Just repeating what others have said, this woman is beautiful inside and out...

[@fjb6631]

I live in the country and I don't mind having them around because they eat so many insects they are a huge part of the ecosystem around here

[@KaylaH10]

Their lil faces are so adorable!

[@RowanWarren78]

The runt of the litter always has my heart.❤

[@7728abbott]

Wonderful dedication you have! Great to see!

[@lindyellinger920]

They are so cute!!! Thank you for sharing them with me your a beautiful soul!!!

[@jamesrippy1161]

This woman is a HERO

[@mariluaguilar9221]

Q hermoso animalito los cuidas y das mucho amor 😊

[@jollyjokress3852]

bless this beautiful woman!

[@victorpumay5223]

God bless you

[@NKAB4]

She's probably saying "boy get off me go play somewhere "...they are so cute😍😍😍...

[@daisi4925]

Adorable! All creatures are special

[@karenlindley9265]

They are super adorable..What a great service you are providing..I love them too..🙏💜💓😘🌺💚

[@renferal5290]

I used to tube feed seabirds until they could start to eat. I love Opossums. They come into my garden often.

[@alcondragon]

Thank you for all you do. God bless