After posting about checking for baby opossums if you come across a dead opossum many people have asked where exactly their marsupium (pouch) is. We asked are animal care staff to do a quick demonstation on one of our patients to help show where to check. :D Please share to get the word out! If you come across a dead opossum please check to see if there are babies present. If you flip the opossum on their back in between their back legs you will find their marsupium. Preferrably with gloves you

Listen to the story about how this little opossum was rescued from a swimming pool by South Florida Wildlife Center... great job, Kelsey! | South Florida Wildlife Center