Possums don’t actually “scream.” A lot of pics of them with their mouths really wide open are actually them yawning
They open their mouths to try and scare off other critters, but their mouths don’t open as wide and they usually lunge. They do hiss/growl sometimes while baring teeth
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They open their mouths to try and scare off other critters, but their mouths don’t open as wide and they usually lunge. They do hiss/growl sometimes while baring teeth
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May 19, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Possums don’t actually “scream.” A lot of pics of them with their mouths really wide open are actually them yawning
They open their mouths to try and scare off other critters, but their mouths don’t open as wide and they usually lunge. They do hiss/growl sometimes while baring teeth
#possumfacts
They open their mouths to try and scare off other critters, but their mouths don’t open as wide and they usually lunge. They do hiss/growl sometimes while baring teeth
#possumfacts
June 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Yapoks (water opossums) are the only semiaquatic marsupials with aquatic adaptations (lutrine opossums have semiaquatic habits)
Their fur is water repellent, they have webbed hind feet, and their pouches can form a watertight seal. Male yapoks also have pouches for their testes.
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Their fur is water repellent, they have webbed hind feet, and their pouches can form a watertight seal. Male yapoks also have pouches for their testes.
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December 8, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Yapoks (water opossums) are the only semiaquatic marsupials with aquatic adaptations (lutrine opossums have semiaquatic habits)
Their fur is water repellent, they have webbed hind feet, and their pouches can form a watertight seal. Male yapoks also have pouches for their testes.
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Their fur is water repellent, they have webbed hind feet, and their pouches can form a watertight seal. Male yapoks also have pouches for their testes.
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Did you know the average possum has more teeth than a bull shark? Wow! #Possumfacts
November 22, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Did you know the average possum has more teeth than a bull shark? Wow! #Possumfacts
May 6, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Did you know that in Hell, Michigan (USA) 20% of all electrical outlets in all buildings built since 1972 must be at "Possum Height" to ensure they can charge their possum Kindles and other devices. WOW!
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January 9, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Did you know that in Hell, Michigan (USA) 20% of all electrical outlets in all buildings built since 1972 must be at "Possum Height" to ensure they can charge their possum Kindles and other devices. WOW!
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Did you know that Roman Soldiers often kept Possums as pets because they were seen as good luck? Wow! #Possumfacts
November 28, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Did you know that Roman Soldiers often kept Possums as pets because they were seen as good luck? Wow! #Possumfacts
Did you know that Possums invented multiple types of humor that have yet to be discovered by humanity? Wow! #Possumfacts
November 19, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Did you know that Possums invented multiple types of humor that have yet to be discovered by humanity? Wow! #Possumfacts
Editor note: The Possumfacts team tries to remain apolitical here on social media, but it is unfortunately impossible to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the female possums in the Possum Kingdom without recognizing the systemic oppression that made this camouflage technology necessary.
February 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Editor note: The Possumfacts team tries to remain apolitical here on social media, but it is unfortunately impossible to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the female possums in the Possum Kingdom without recognizing the systemic oppression that made this camouflage technology necessary.
Did you know that Pepper Pinepants was the longest surviving puppet from the “Washtoad” series of films?
Her puppet was restored for the 50th anniversary celebration of the first Washtoad film that Larry mentions below! Pepper now resides in the British Film Archives (BAFTA) Wow! #possumfacts
Her puppet was restored for the 50th anniversary celebration of the first Washtoad film that Larry mentions below! Pepper now resides in the British Film Archives (BAFTA) Wow! #possumfacts
“Stepfrog and Washtoad” (1937) 88m. Olivia Hutland, Homer Whettle, Arthur Boats. The delightful children’s classic comes to life with Uncle Stove, Aunt Mizzerie, Pepper Pinepants and Little Dindy Maplehead.
February 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Did you know that Pepper Pinepants was the longest surviving puppet from the “Washtoad” series of films?
Her puppet was restored for the 50th anniversary celebration of the first Washtoad film that Larry mentions below! Pepper now resides in the British Film Archives (BAFTA) Wow! #possumfacts
Her puppet was restored for the 50th anniversary celebration of the first Washtoad film that Larry mentions below! Pepper now resides in the British Film Archives (BAFTA) Wow! #possumfacts
Did you know that AI (Antificial Intelligence) was developed in the Possum Kingdom by possum scientist Lewis Mooney-Vogeler in 1994?
This AI was used to follow pheremone trails to find nearby Ant colonies so Possum villages would be stocked up on food for the winter. Wow! #possumfacts
This AI was used to follow pheremone trails to find nearby Ant colonies so Possum villages would be stocked up on food for the winter. Wow! #possumfacts
Really depressing hearing people you thought were smart talk about how important it is we use AI because it'll increase our productivity.
February 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Did you know that AI (Antificial Intelligence) was developed in the Possum Kingdom by possum scientist Lewis Mooney-Vogeler in 1994?
This AI was used to follow pheremone trails to find nearby Ant colonies so Possum villages would be stocked up on food for the winter. Wow! #possumfacts
This AI was used to follow pheremone trails to find nearby Ant colonies so Possum villages would be stocked up on food for the winter. Wow! #possumfacts
Did you know thst there is a possum in this photo? Look behind the grass in the foreground.
Female Possums are naturally gifted at camouflage in any environment becoming near invisible as seen below. This technology has been researched for human usage, but funding was cut in 2025 Wow! #possumfacts
Female Possums are naturally gifted at camouflage in any environment becoming near invisible as seen below. This technology has been researched for human usage, but funding was cut in 2025 Wow! #possumfacts
February 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Did you know thst there is a possum in this photo? Look behind the grass in the foreground.
Female Possums are naturally gifted at camouflage in any environment becoming near invisible as seen below. This technology has been researched for human usage, but funding was cut in 2025 Wow! #possumfacts
Female Possums are naturally gifted at camouflage in any environment becoming near invisible as seen below. This technology has been researched for human usage, but funding was cut in 2025 Wow! #possumfacts
Did you know that the west-coast red-banded possum is can hear sound from a distance of up to 20 miles? WOW!
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January 9, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Did you know that the west-coast red-banded possum is can hear sound from a distance of up to 20 miles? WOW!
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Did you know that more possums joined bluesky than any other marsupial in lubbock texas? Let's keep those numbers up! Wow! #possumfacts
November 19, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Did you know that more possums joined bluesky than any other marsupial in lubbock texas? Let's keep those numbers up! Wow! #possumfacts
Did you know that Possums are the only creature that can survive in the vacuum of space for more than 4 minutes?!
Russian cosmonaut Pavel Berezovoy clocked in a consistent 5 minutes and 12 to 18 seconds on his last batch of possums! That's 3 more minutes than most people! WOW! #Possumfacts
Russian cosmonaut Pavel Berezovoy clocked in a consistent 5 minutes and 12 to 18 seconds on his last batch of possums! That's 3 more minutes than most people! WOW! #Possumfacts
a small opossum is standing on a wooden floor
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November 19, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Did you know that Possums are the only creature that can survive in the vacuum of space for more than 4 minutes?!
Russian cosmonaut Pavel Berezovoy clocked in a consistent 5 minutes and 12 to 18 seconds on his last batch of possums! That's 3 more minutes than most people! WOW! #Possumfacts
Russian cosmonaut Pavel Berezovoy clocked in a consistent 5 minutes and 12 to 18 seconds on his last batch of possums! That's 3 more minutes than most people! WOW! #Possumfacts
Did you know that Possums are often confused with dogs? This is why so many "dogs" are rated higher than the scientific "dog maximum" of 10. Wow! #possumfacts
We only rate dogs. This is a Tiny Hall Panther on the prowl. We suggest getting out of his way and please only send dogs. Thank you... 12/10
November 19, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Did you know that Possums are often confused with dogs? This is why so many "dogs" are rated higher than the scientific "dog maximum" of 10. Wow! #possumfacts
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Did you know that possums are the worlds most dangerous omnivores? Their thick scales prevent enemy spears from harming them in combat! Wow!
Did you know that possums are the worlds most dangerous omnivores? Their thick scales prevent enemy spears from harming them in combat! Wow!
July 4, 2023 at 3:59 AM
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Did you know that possums are the worlds most dangerous omnivores? Their thick scales prevent enemy spears from harming them in combat! Wow!
Did you know that possums are the worlds most dangerous omnivores? Their thick scales prevent enemy spears from harming them in combat! Wow!
Did you know that less than 3% of all possums support facism? Possums are known to be historically progressive and have 3 weeks of PTO for all workers enshrined in their constitution! Wow! #possumfacts
Is the Attorney General subject to drug testing?
November 19, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Did you know that less than 3% of all possums support facism? Possums are known to be historically progressive and have 3 weeks of PTO for all workers enshrined in their constitution! Wow! #possumfacts
Did you know that when compared to other animals of its size, the possum is larger than all animals that are smaller than it?
This is consistent with all possum subtypes, worldwide! Wow! #Possumfacts
This is consistent with all possum subtypes, worldwide! Wow! #Possumfacts
November 19, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Did you know that when compared to other animals of its size, the possum is larger than all animals that are smaller than it?
This is consistent with all possum subtypes, worldwide! Wow! #Possumfacts
This is consistent with all possum subtypes, worldwide! Wow! #Possumfacts
Did you know that Lynyrd Skynyrd originally had a feral possum on their drum kit? The band had an agreement with us but it was ruled null due to the negative stereotypical depiction of our legendary Frenchie who was Major Gorch of East Landia at the time. Wow! #Possumfacts
November 19, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Did you know that Lynyrd Skynyrd originally had a feral possum on their drum kit? The band had an agreement with us but it was ruled null due to the negative stereotypical depiction of our legendary Frenchie who was Major Gorch of East Landia at the time. Wow! #Possumfacts
Did you know that possums can hunt with silent echolocation? We find the best echo chambers and just hide in corners to learn the best secrets and where the jam is hidden. That's why we are here. There was no good jam left on the other place. Wow! #Possumfacts
“Bluesky is an echo chamber!”
Our Reply: Echo chamber? Nah, we prefer to call it surround sound for facts.
Our Reply: Echo chamber? Nah, we prefer to call it surround sound for facts.
November 19, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Did you know that possums can hunt with silent echolocation? We find the best echo chambers and just hide in corners to learn the best secrets and where the jam is hidden. That's why we are here. There was no good jam left on the other place. Wow! #Possumfacts
Did you know that there are more possums than spiders? They both share a similar familial lineage but possums are better at hiding. Wow! #Possumfacts
a picture of an opossum with its mouth open and the word possum written below it
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November 19, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Did you know that there are more possums than spiders? They both share a similar familial lineage but possums are better at hiding. Wow! #Possumfacts
Did you know possums exclusively hunt in packs? There have been multiple studies done on possums' hunting, and there have never been any survivors of the expeditions and studies, we know from the remains of the investigators that they were likely taken down by multiple possums! Wow! #Possumfacts
a dog is sitting on top of a vacuum cleaner on a carpet .
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November 19, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Did you know possums exclusively hunt in packs? There have been multiple studies done on possums' hunting, and there have never been any survivors of the expeditions and studies, we know from the remains of the investigators that they were likely taken down by multiple possums! Wow! #Possumfacts
Did you know that Possums have outlawed energy drinks after the Monster Battle of 2019? There are some who say there is an underground store, but the Possum Kingdom government denies all knowledge. Wow! #Possumfacts
November 19, 2024 at 4:37 AM
Did you know that Possums have outlawed energy drinks after the Monster Battle of 2019? There are some who say there is an underground store, but the Possum Kingdom government denies all knowledge. Wow! #Possumfacts