Baby Opossum Mighty Bark 😆

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  • čas přidán 23. 05. 2022
  • We had a live animal call from for a restaurant in downtown reporting a Opossum in their outdoor linen storage bin, and we discovered this momma and her seven little joeys. And yes, since opossums are marsupials their young are called joeys, like Kangaroos. Be sure to subscribe for more animal calls and to watch the entire call which will be published ahead on our channel.
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  • @jacktheripper7735
    @jacktheripper7735 Před 2 lety +7481

    "Who can blame her, shes a good protector, now let's steal one of her kids"

  • @SapphireQueen09
    @SapphireQueen09 Před 2 lety +2819

    Baby possums: barking*
    My thoughts: Somebody constantly opening a can of soda

  • @pugnacious1
    @pugnacious1 Před rokem +1217

    I love possums. Poor mom, she was so scared. ❤️

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +24

      Plenty of opossum content can be found here czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTsvxjwInbbvlA-Xe-1gcxrMK.html
      **Remember - opossums are marsupials which means they are "pouched mammals" **
      The opossum has an average lifespan of 1 to 2 years. This short lifespan is due in part to the presence of many predators including dogs, cats and people. Just a Person Due to heavy predation, and a predilection for becoming road kill, possums typically live only a measly two years in the wild, and even those living in captivity succumb to old age quickly. And this death rate is despite a few startling immunities. Just a Person Thanks for watching the video, I appreciate you, Welcome to the channel - BHB

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +45

      @Rick Wilkinson Both possum and opossum correctly refer to the Virginia opossum frequently seen in North America. In common use, possum is the usual term; in technical or scientific contexts opossum is preferred. Opossum can be pronounced with its first syllable either voiced or silent .

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +19

      @Rick Wilkinson no, if you use “Virginia Opossum” yes but the slang is perfectly acceptable

    • @dementus420
      @dementus420 Před rokem +17

      Gosh, I love them too. They are one of my absolute favorite animals. I like to catch them and let them hang by the tail from my hand as I investigate them. They usually put up a really fierce act as a first line of defense, but most of that is just that, an act. Once you get one by their prehensile tail and hang it upside down, they will chill right out and normally just hang out and listen to you talk with their wiggly little ears. They are also, to my knowledge, the only marsupial native to the United States. Around here where I live, people's first reaction is to kill them. That's their reaction to most animals they don't understand. It saddens and disturbs me for it to be that way, so I do whatever I can to change the narrative of the opossum in their feeble minds. They are not here for us to kill. And, if you do kill one, you very likely may be killing a sweet mama possum who has a pouch full of helpless little babies.

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 Před rokem +5

      @Rick Wilkinson It's ok. The critters don't have a preference. 😅💙

  • @caramelcupcake2162
    @caramelcupcake2162 Před rokem +923

    "They rarely have rabies" Now i can foster the possum i found in my backyard! 😃

    • @naphouse1902
      @naphouse1902 Před rokem +23

      My thoughts exactly 😅

    • @mom.left.me.at.michaels9951
      @mom.left.me.at.michaels9951 Před rokem +80

      Still do a ton of research though first! They are keystone creatures and can be super adorable but they do have very sharp teeth and claws. I would just hang out with it and let it come to you. Animals choose their people, if it senses it can relax and be comfortable around you it will be a much better experience for both of you. ❤️

    • @tripod13mc
      @tripod13mc Před rokem +29

      Ummm, please don't do that to the wild animal just trynna live it's life... 😕

    • @timothylynch8936
      @timothylynch8936 Před rokem +13

      I rescued some and kept my best buddy kratos the opossum I taught him how to hang by his tail and he would sit on my shoulder when i go places he was amazing

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 Před rokem +2

      @@mom.left.me.at.michaels9951 great reply: factual and not dismissive.

  • @asddsdsssd
    @asddsdsssd Před 2 lety +4994

    Im scared shitless of rabies so thats actually a nice fact to know

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +890

      Possums are very misunderstood animals.

    • @ChrisHyde537
      @ChrisHyde537 Před 2 lety +345

      @@WildlifeCommandCenter and sadly short lived regardless of the conditions they live in.

    • @thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303
      @thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303 Před 2 lety +87

      Whenever I hear rabies I think of that movie with that rabid dog, Cujo!😅 Is rabies contagious otherwise? And if so, I wonder why hasn't wiped out the animal population that are susceptible?

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +146

      @@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303 Motive transmission pretty much is what limits it, bite Slava transfer those types of things rabies does wipe out a lot of animals but what is it happening is they can’t transmit it to the next host well enough or effectively

    • @thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303
      @thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303 Před 2 lety +18

      @@WildlifeCommandCenter oh, okay! That was helpful! Thanks! 💯

  • @heather2914
    @heather2914 Před 2 lety +3535

    Opossums are so beneficial to our environment, and so misunderstood!😔I wish people would read up on these amazing critters..please be kind to them🧡

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +260

      They do help so much more than people realize

    • @damon19751
      @damon19751 Před 2 lety +26

      @@WildlifeCommandCenter they're also delicious

    • @JoseMedina-ob4mf
      @JoseMedina-ob4mf Před 2 lety +24

      @@damon19751 yeap, they are edible but l wouldn't do it .

    • @damon19751
      @damon19751 Před 2 lety +103

      @@JoseMedina-ob4mf I grew up "near" the swamp and my grandfather said 'if it fly, walk, crawl or swim we can eat it', deep south Louisiana.

    • @adrianwilson5950
      @adrianwilson5950 Před 2 lety +43

      @@damon19751 I'm from Louisiana and would never eat one. Lol

  • @jrich436
    @jrich436 Před rokem +77

    Another fun fact: if you ever care for a ‘possum in the morning when you go interact with them they are going to hiss and open their mouths just like she did
    Then they will stop, sniff your hand and be like “oh, it’s you” and then they will interact with you very affectionately and be fine
    This will repeat the next day 😅

    • @sandasturner9529
      @sandasturner9529 Před měsícem +5

      Guess they're "slow to wake up" and slow to warm up lol.

    • @shortking-vp9vv
      @shortking-vp9vv Před 27 dny +7

      This is so funny because we briefly owned a opossum who I swore forgot who we were every morning like 50 first dates lol

    • @jrich436
      @jrich436 Před 27 dny +3

      @@shortking-vp9vv the hiss and then the sniff and “oh it’s you” EVERY morning
      Yup, miss it

    • @shortking-vp9vv
      @shortking-vp9vv Před 26 dny +1

      @@jrich436 i used to joke that Jenkem looked at me in the morning like I was a cop lmao

    • @Aliandrin
      @Aliandrin Před 17 dny

      This makes me think they are blind or nearly blind.

  • @jamal69jackson77
    @jamal69jackson77 Před rokem +49

    Love possums, such noble little animals.

    • @SalvableRuin
      @SalvableRuin Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yes, they are indeed well-known.

  • @SuicidalSymphonies
    @SuicidalSymphonies Před 2 lety +1456

    Keep enforcing that these sweet animals are not a rabies risk. Way too cute. Keep it up!

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +87

      Thank you! Will do! Certainly they are more beneficial than a nuisance

    • @SuicidalSymphonies
      @SuicidalSymphonies Před 2 lety +15

      @@sweetpotatoxl This is the truth! They are Marsupials which all have lower body temperatures. :) They very seldom get it themselves.

    • @commonsense.1014
      @commonsense.1014 Před 2 lety

      Check out what an Australian opossum looks like.

    • @rabbitttz
      @rabbitttz Před 2 lety +1

      I read about them a while back when my parents kept finding babies and stuff in their yard. Mainly looking to see what they eat. Was kinda surprised at all the info I found. Especially that they don’t get rabies often. Everyone thinks that, probably bc of raccoons.

    • @DSB831
      @DSB831 Před 2 lety +6

      He said “rarely”. That’s not “not a rabies risk”.

  • @aryabolton2949
    @aryabolton2949 Před 2 lety +2136

    Great opossum fact!!! I think they're sooo cute 😍

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +60

      They are pretty darn cute

    • @KatieDeGo
      @KatieDeGo Před 2 lety +19

      @@WildlifeCommandCenter so because their body temp is so low, can they carry leprosy like armadillos or is it too low for that? I LOVE POSSUMS!!! I'm in Columbia MO!!!

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +39

      @@KatieDeGo There has never been a recorded case of possums having leprosy that’s a bacteria specific to armadillos

    • @KatieDeGo
      @KatieDeGo Před 2 lety +12

      @@WildlifeCommandCenter thank you for your reply sir(s)! Good to know! We have possums and raccoons we put out snacks for nightly 💗

    • @stevesbushcraftingadventur9605
      @stevesbushcraftingadventur9605 Před 2 lety +1

      Not a mammal

  • @mrssomebody8166
    @mrssomebody8166 Před rokem +120

    What a good momma how sweet she was trying so hard to cling onto her little ones lol
    These babies though are just the freakin CUTEST little sounds it makes awhshhfkejnficnf😂❤️

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +3

      Welcome to our channel, Go ahead and enjoy watching some of the longer videos. I really appreciate you, thank you Mrs NOBODY for watching! Some of my very favorite videos can be found here czcams.com/users/WildlifeCommandCenterplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=7

  • @nekomasteryoutube3232
    @nekomasteryoutube3232 Před rokem +24

    Man, possums are so cute. I wish people gave them more love.

    • @SmallSpoonBrigade
      @SmallSpoonBrigade Před 2 měsíci

      These are some of the healthiest looking ones I've ever seen.The ones around here look like they've been drug around by cats half the night.

  • @firegodessreiko
    @firegodessreiko Před 2 lety +1017

    And they eat ticks! So enjoy having them around~ Equal parts adorable and nightmare fuel. Such neat lil critters...

    • @erintubb9860
      @erintubb9860 Před 2 lety +32

      A new study actually found that opossums do not eat ticks. That myth was spread because of one very unscientific "study"

    • @firegodessreiko
      @firegodessreiko Před rokem

      @@erintubb9860 oh, I see. Well, they're still neat~ And to be fair, the erroneous fact was being pushed by places that are usually reliable....like the National Wildlife Federation and channels like PBS, so it's not hard to believe that it was believed by many, like myself. They are, however, apparently impervious to snake venom....so that's kinda cool.

    • @truthseeker2321
      @truthseeker2321 Před rokem +16

      Even if they did eat ticks, that would be the least disgusting thing that they are known to eat.

    • @sonicroachdoggjrraven3263
      @sonicroachdoggjrraven3263 Před rokem +13

      They aren't scary

    • @paintriarchdave7977
      @paintriarchdave7977 Před rokem +10

      Fun fact ticks are one of their top favorite foods.

  • @leahhayes8256
    @leahhayes8256 Před 2 lety +689

    ALL my years (36) my parents told me they had rabies 😑🤣 I was that kid who bought all the animals home … Parents for sale 🤣

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +106

      I'm sure parents will say anything to keep wild animals out of their home haha, but the more you know!

    • @heather2914
      @heather2914 Před 2 lety +7

      Good one!😂🧡

    • @Waterpassion
      @Waterpassion Před 2 lety +27

      Yeah I got some acquaintances to add to the sale. 🙄

    • @MsBellasworld
      @MsBellasworld Před 2 lety +2

      Parents are the government (and some religious practices)…they restore order with the use of fear lol

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +9

      @@MsBellasworld Yeah two years ago they really use a lot of fear not sure what they were stored they certainly sucked it to us with the fear

  • @OneBiasedOpinion
    @OneBiasedOpinion Před rokem +15

    Glad that you’re helping people understand these critters better. They have a lot of urban myths surrounding them and people are often terrified of catching some horrific diseases from them, but Opossums are mostly harmless to humans and are quite fascinating.
    Just don’t let them get into your chicken pen!

  • @socaltrojan286
    @socaltrojan286 Před rokem +64

    Cool find. I'm surprised you were able to get one of her pups without getting clawed or badly bitten. When it comes to protecting their young mommies don't play "possum". 😜

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +17

      It was the gift of distraction that made it possible to do that without getting bitten! Thank you very much, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch. Welcome to our channel SoCal Trojan, sit back and watch some of the longer videos! These are my favorite Nope Room videos! czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTsuOvuyJWn0VsfnOrI0KTGq7.html

  • @radagast7200
    @radagast7200 Před 2 lety +555

    "Let me distract her..."
    *lifts straight up by tail*
    "Welp... thats distracting..."
    Haha. Possums are awesome little critters.

    • @TheBlackSpartan103
      @TheBlackSpartan103 Před 2 lety +3

      I'm sure it didn't hurt so no need to worry

    • @user-ej4eq5im4r
      @user-ej4eq5im4r Před 2 lety +6

      I saw them hang on their tails in cartoons
      It's fiiine

    • @radagast7200
      @radagast7200 Před 2 lety +6

      @@user-ej4eq5im4r haha. I wasn't implying that he injured it.

    • @austenhead5303
      @austenhead5303 Před 2 lety +7

      @@TheBlackSpartan103 I don't share your confidence. That looked like it hurt.

    • @TheBlackSpartan103
      @TheBlackSpartan103 Před 2 lety

      @@austenhead5303 wouldn't it squirm, hiss, bite, and/or play dead if it hurt?

  • @bb8098
    @bb8098 Před 2 lety +232

    Some “bark” lol

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +26

      Ferocious they are

    • @name5293
      @name5293 Před 2 lety

      What do you expect from such a tiny animal, especially a baby? You and 141 morons.

    • @mrexists5400
      @mrexists5400 Před 2 lety +1

      @@WildlifeCommandCenter lucky he was feeling merciful

  • @shelbylovell6461
    @shelbylovell6461 Před rokem +9

    i dont know how he could refrain from giving it head kisses... im not sure i could help it. THEY ARE SO CUTE, EVEN ANGY MOM IS CUTE.

  • @sandras.4183
    @sandras.4183 Před rokem +18

    We have a pet opossum that we rescued as a baby, he's soooo lovable and gets along great with our cats🥰💜

  • @exposingproxystalkingorgan4164

    Opossum rarely has rabies, huh? I learned something new.

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +41

      It's true, someone commented (have not verified yet) that only one know case tested positive in North America

    • @dynastygirl2912
      @dynastygirl2912 Před 2 lety +1

      @@WildlifeCommandCenter that's completely true. The number one carrier of rabies are actually bats

    • @Caedus696
      @Caedus696 Před 2 lety

      Their body temp is too low for the virus to survive.

    • @exposingproxystalkingorgan4164
      @exposingproxystalkingorgan4164 Před 2 lety +6

      @Xander Ah, too hot or too cold means some viruses can not survive? Viruses and bacteria seem kind of picky.

    • @AllenTax
      @AllenTax Před 2 lety

      @@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164 As H.I.V. & A.I.D.S. The virus does eat. It eats on sugar. So if science can protect red cells from being killed from the virus sugar hunger. Maybe use the virus own ability to alter red cells to camouflage the sugar in it's self.

  • @theninjacalledbasilisk7770
    @theninjacalledbasilisk7770 Před 2 lety +631

    **gaaaaaassspp!!** Opossums are so cuuuuuuute!!! I love learning something new about animals :D I never knew they have such low body temperatures. The little barks are so cute 🥺

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +14

      They are! Yeah they are very fascinating, we love them too

    • @theninjacalledbasilisk7770
      @theninjacalledbasilisk7770 Před 2 lety +6

      @@WildlifeCommandCenter And the mama is so pretty!! :D I love her! I hope they're okay!

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +22

      @@theninjacalledbasilisk7770 yes, they are all ok, and all together in a new home/location

    • @justtime6736
      @justtime6736 Před 2 lety +1

      @@WildlifeCommandCenter
      That's disappointing. So many homeless could have been fed.

    • @thefluffyeasteregger
      @thefluffyeasteregger Před 2 lety +11

      @@justtime6736 just donate to a food pantry, no homeless person’s gonna eat some dirty possum you found on the side of the road.

  • @rachael9261
    @rachael9261 Před 2 lety +7

    I speak opossum. And the mother said, ahem ” get cha damn hands offa muh babeeez”

  • @joylong8897
    @joylong8897 Před rokem +2

    She's a good momma 💕 babies precious so tiny of course. Thankful called you two! Safe now❤❤

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +1

      Hey Joy Long I answer the CZcams comments (Bare Hands Beran) ask your questions I will answer them all. This is my very favorite CZcams play list czcams.com/video/kgOXYumDMCQ/video.html&list=PLxzuCqdKlTsv4YCa7EpDt0ISWB-3iCx1O

  • @lz3229
    @lz3229 Před 2 lety +17

    I so hope you guys will find a safe and tranquil environment where these wonderful animals can live in peace.
    🙏❤️

    • @bennieboi7114
      @bennieboi7114 Před 2 lety

      Never gonna happen. Foxes and Coyotes wolves bobcats are a thing….peace is the last thing they’ll ever know in the wild..you watch too much Disney.

    • @lz3229
      @lz3229 Před 2 lety +2

      @@bennieboi7114 Bennie baby, I realize that living in the wild poses a serious challenge for survival. The natural animal kingdom food chain is what it is.
      What I meant and hoped, and forgive me for not being clear, is that maybe the rescue gentleman would be able to take the possum family to a sanctuary where it would be relatively safe. Whether that's the plan I don't know. Regardless, I admire and appreciate those humans that take the time to remove animals from potentially bad situations. What I truly wish for is the day that all animals are treated with respect, and that they NOT be abused by humans. Maybe I am a dreamer, but hope is everlasting.

  • @Goldenbird94
    @Goldenbird94 Před 2 lety +27

    They're sooo cute. ;w; Best little workers, eating all the ticks. ❤️

    • @erintubb9860
      @erintubb9860 Před 2 lety

      They actually don't eat ticks. That myth came about from one study that dumped a bunch of ticks on an opossum and then counting how many full ticks fell off in 24 hours. The people doing the study concluded that any ticks that didn't fall off must have been eaten. A new study that checked the stomach contents and scat from wild opossums did not find any ticks or tick parts.

  • @cainmathewson1857
    @cainmathewson1857 Před rokem +9

    I'm surprised you were able to get them away from mama so easily. That's so skill. I've said it before (especially after that one snake bite) but your hands must be like solid calluses by now

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +1

      Plenty of opossum content can be found here czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTsvxjwInbbvlA-Xe-1gcxrMK.html
      **Remember - opossums are marsupials which means they are "pouched mammals" **
      The opossum has an average lifespan of 1 to 2 years. This short lifespan is due in part to the presence of many predators including dogs, cats and people. Cain Mathewson Due to heavy predation, and a predilection for becoming road kill, possums typically live only a measly two years in the wild, and even those living in captivity succumb to old age quickly. And this death rate is despite a few startling immunities. Cain Mathewson Thanks for watching the video, I appreciate you, Welcome to the channel - BHB

  • @paintriarchdave7977
    @paintriarchdave7977 Před rokem +6

    I actually got sad this year cause I've had a opossum friend in my morel woods for 2 years and didn't see him this year only to learn opossums only live 2-3 years 😔 I hope to see his future generations though by the stream in the years to follow 😊

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +2

      Plenty of opossum content can be found here czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTsvxjwInbbvlA-Xe-1gcxrMK.html
      **Remember - opossums are marsupials which means they are "pouched mammals" **
      The opossum has an average lifespan of 1 to 2 years. This short lifespan is due in part to the presence of many predators including dogs, cats and people. Nostro DuhVinci Due to heavy predation, and a predilection for becoming road kill, possums typically live only a measly two years in the wild, and even those living in captivity succumb to old age quickly. And this death rate is despite a few startling immunities. Nostro DuhVinci Thanks for watching the video, I appreciate you, Welcome to the channel - BHB

  • @dreaminlayers
    @dreaminlayers Před 2 lety +147

    That baby was looking at YOU thinkin', "awww I'm shakin' it's so cute!" 🤣

  • @Aging_Casually_Late_Gamer
    @Aging_Casually_Late_Gamer Před 2 lety +48

    Aww. They're adorable.

  • @laurapatrick9475
    @laurapatrick9475 Před rokem +2

    They are so adorable. I love animals. I pray for them and help them whenever I can and I hope every person does to.

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem

      That's so good of you. I encourage you to watch some of our longer rescue videos, you would probably enjoy them.

  • @V4V0206
    @V4V0206 Před rokem +2

    Awwww keep it up! this was so cute... Do more...love the addition of unknown facts.

  • @Accountdeactivated_1986
    @Accountdeactivated_1986 Před 2 lety +38

    We lived to a more “rural” part of San Francisco a few years ago (yes, we have some woodsy areas here lol) and suddenly we had CRITTERS coming around and interacting with our cats. The most gentle and sweet were the opossums. They’d just sit next to our cats and hang out on the porch. Unlike those crazy confrontational raccoons that will attack you and your pets.

    • @smithsmith1956
      @smithsmith1956 Před 2 lety +14

      Some of those raccoons are just plain nuts. I had one that roamed around that was ok. It came up when I was eating pizza one night on my porch. I tossed a piece to it and it say next to my chair and ate it. It waddled off when it was done. It regularly came by whenever I was on my porch and just hung out. Called him Meatball.

    • @Accountdeactivated_1986
      @Accountdeactivated_1986 Před 2 lety +4

      @@smithsmith1956 That raccoon sounds cool. I’ve seen some that won’t back down when you’re just trying to walk to your door, though. They come at you, and you just have to back up, wait for them, then go about your business. They’re scary! That’s why I prefer opossums lol

    • @heather2914
      @heather2914 Před 2 lety +4

      @@smithsmith1956 I'm assuming you like Italian food🤔😂(Meatball..too funny!)

    • @barbarahill9176
      @barbarahill9176 Před rokem +2

      I Love most animals, but have seen & heard things about raccoons that make me kind of scared of them. I volunteered at a wildlife center in San Rafael (Marin County). Some raccoons were captured & placed temporarily in a crate. They were angry & aggressive and we were told to not approach them. A home owner once said they couldn't get a group of aggressive, feisty (I'm being nice) raccoons out of their back porch & yard enclosure, and had to call professionals. Heard stories of them drowning dogs. One near my home appeared to be stalking my cat. Here in WA, a neighbor saw one sneak up on a large, sleeping mallard duck, and though it fought hard, lost its life. 😥 (Neighbor not close enough to save it.) Raccoons were in my neighborhood for long time - heard they attacked people's cats (in fact heard frequent cat yowling at night during that time) I also think they went after a squirrel (maybe trying to protect its babies?) - heard defensive, fearful screaming for a while. (Pretty sure the poor squirrel lost. 😞) They frequented a short urban, wooded trail that I frequently use to get home. I encountered them on the trail & had to nicely ask "permission" to pass. My apartment neighbor had a family frequent his back porch area with trees around. He fed them & insisted they were harmless & didn't hurt his cats. Go figure. I think they can be docile when you're the local diner, but if you cross them they can get nasty and are NOT afraid of humans. Most people think they're darling & harmless, as I once did, but I've since become wary of them.

    • @crystalparker2542
      @crystalparker2542 Před rokem +4

      @@barbarahill9176 the issue there is that people feed them. That is what makes them unafraid of humans. Wild animals should be left alone and people just dont get this. I live in the country, have all my life and spent much time in the woods, and ive never encountered a raccoon acting that way. They wont even come close around here, but people dont bother them or feed them. Closest ive come to that is hearing one outside my tent while camping at the lake, and all they do there is get in trash at night.

  • @holly55wood06
    @holly55wood06 Před 2 lety +7

    I rescued a baby opossum years ago and she was the sweetest little girl! They're such fascinating little animals and quite smart!

  • @mikeveis6393
    @mikeveis6393 Před měsícem +3

    That baby opossum is so, so cute!

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před měsícem +1

      @mikeveis6393 Thank You .....
      Watch all our opossum shorts here:
      czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTste8oiwsUuvC4zBWJWyMlhm.html
      If you like our rescue efforts then take the next step and support us finacially through our Patreon here:
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  • @user-xr1km5pd5f
    @user-xr1km5pd5f Před 5 měsíci +2

    She is beautiful ❤️❤️ love opossum

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 5 měsíci

      Watch all our opossum shorts here:
      czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTste8oiwsUuvC4zBWJWyMlhm.html
      Thanks for watching.

  • @nancyannspechtenhauser7432
    @nancyannspechtenhauser7432 Před 2 lety +82

    Cute as heck..I got the pleasure of caring for a baby possum for a few days while we set up his rehab...she was adorable...and fierce!

  • @teresawysocki5729
    @teresawysocki5729 Před 2 lety +26

    They are so precious. I always respect them since I was a kid.

  • @mortalclown3812
    @mortalclown3812 Před rokem +2

    You guys are awesome. These are such misunderstood creatures and we need them. We need y'all, too, so take care out there. 😅💙

  • @DB-jw6el
    @DB-jw6el Před měsícem +4

    They’re so cute ❤

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před měsícem +2

      @DB-jw6el Thank You .....
      Watch all our opossum shorts here:
      czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTste8oiwsUuvC4zBWJWyMlhm.html
      If you like our rescue efforts then take the next step and support us finacially through our Patreon here:
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  • @hectatusbreakfastus6106
    @hectatusbreakfastus6106 Před 2 lety +41

    Opossums are such incredible creatures. They are so cute, wish they lived longer because they would make cool pets. They are so important to the balance of nature.

  • @dontdiscriminatehateeveryo9263

    I love those critters. So cute and very useful to the environment.

  • @joyfullydreaded1371
    @joyfullydreaded1371 Před 2 lety +4

    More of a chirp than a bark. We had our cat bring in 2 baby possums and we kept hearing a chirp. First thought "Does the smoke detector need it's battery changed?", then we realized it was coming from behind my roommate's open door. Found one and it had a puncture wound on it's side so we rushed it over to the wildlife rescue. Then we kept hearing the other one without realizing there were 2. We kept and raised that one, so adorable!

  • @angeleyeszarai
    @angeleyeszarai Před rokem +3

    Be kind to ALL ANIMALS. Period. 🙏💜
    Bless these babies & their mama

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +1

      🌟⭐️🤩⭐️🌟✨ Aura Love What was the animal that stood out to you the most in this video? Thank you so much for watching, listening and taking the time to comment! Aura Love I invite you to leave more comments on videos you like here! Here are some of my personal favorites Aura Love czcams.com/video/irJsUe01OIU/video.html&list=PLxzuCqdKlTsvXyTLVn6MFeblXdpmDEH8J&ab_channel=WildlifeCommandCenter ✨🌟⭐️🤩⭐️🌟✨ ~ BHB

  • @TheWopper78
    @TheWopper78 Před 2 lety +95

    I love how you folks are being kind to them that’s cool

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +9

      Thank you, we try to find win/win solutions

    • @laquicha8159
      @laquicha8159 Před 2 lety +3

      So what happened to them after the video?

    • @yufi305
      @yufi305 Před rokem +4

      You call that KIND?!

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +7

      @@yufi305 we are extremely kind, we saved their lives, we gave them food & water and we translocated them as a family unit to a remote location away from humans in superb opossum habitats, the ultimate kindness

    • @yufi305
      @yufi305 Před rokem +9

      @@WildlifeCommandCenter Ok, but don't you think picking the Mother up by the tail when she already feels agitated and defensive and taking one of her kids away is pushing it. I don't agree that that was kind at all. the stuff afterwards was not known to me but for the whole video, your method wasn't kind. Thank you for saving them but please be more gentle and respectful in the future. if you had a kid and some strange men came up to you and that kid while you were already feeling scared and defensive and then pulled on one of your body parts to distract you and the other just pick up your kid and messed around with that kid how the hell would you feel?

  • @TjWhoo
    @TjWhoo Před 2 lety +9

    OMG so adorable! And they are so misunderstood, I’m glad you show such compassion to the animals most people consider to only be pests!

  • @kittyIzzy532
    @kittyIzzy532 Před rokem +2

    I was freaking out every time it barked! That is the cutest little noise out of the cutest little thing!
    Also what a good protective momma! Hope you didn't stress her out to much by taking her baby!

  • @natewaltz2
    @natewaltz2 Před rokem +7

    Random but y'all camera quality is so great. I'm sitting here in amazement like oh my God this is the most crisp video I've ever seen. LOL am I tripping?

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +1

      We are using a really good camera and one that’s suited for this type of shooting video but it may also be your monitor that you have is top notch

  • @Pandagurl218
    @Pandagurl218 Před 2 lety +3

    Such a helpful animal to the eco system so under rated and over hated cute beings ❤️

  • @karacheever4926
    @karacheever4926 Před 2 lety +134

    I just love the possums we have here, said in my best Hicksville accent...lol...but seriously they are super sweet ..we have one that's mostly black...I call him Goth Possum...lol 💕

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +3

      That is awesome!

    • @KeenTheKing1
      @KeenTheKing1 Před 2 lety +11

      Goth possum
      Gotham. Dark like batman and a combo of both words!

    • @karacheever4926
      @karacheever4926 Před 2 lety

      @@KeenTheKing1 , that's cute, very clever...I never thought of that ❤️

    • @angelmartin7310
      @angelmartin7310 Před 2 lety +4

      They are some of the sweetest animals period. You can tame wild caught adults quickly, as if they crave companionship but are cursed to live solitary lives in the wild.

    • @justcommenting4981
      @justcommenting4981 Před 2 lety

      @@KeenTheKing1 Opposum Man

  • @meredithchapman2009
    @meredithchapman2009 Před rokem +3

    Possums are adorable.

  • @jennb1768
    @jennb1768 Před rokem +3

    They're so cute!!!!

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +1

      Check out our opossum playlist here: czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTste8oiwsUuvC4zBWJWyMlhm.html
      *Jenn B
      We translocate all opossums to a preferred habitat that is 22 miles away, over a body of water, in a rural setting away from humans.
      **
      Opossums have 50 razor sharp teeth, more than any North American mammal.
      ***Jenn B
      Marsupial means "pouched mammal"
      ****
      Opossums have low body temperature, causing the rabies virus to die in a inhospitable host environment
      *****Jenn B
      Thank you so much for watching my channel, I really appreciate you, here is some more opossum fun! czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTste8oiwsUuvC4zBWJWyMlhm.html -BHB

  • @bomdus
    @bomdus Před 2 lety +15

    I live in AR and we have them everywhere around here they are adorable, and also a little unknown fact about Opossums is that play dead as a defense and secrete a stink from there butt to mimic the smell of death… And a lot of times it’s involuntary on their part similar to the fainting goat…

    • @barbarahill9176
      @barbarahill9176 Před rokem +2

      Wow, sounds like you know some interesting animal facts! Thanks for sharing! ☺

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hello @bomdus sorry it has taken so long to reply! Thank you for commenting and watching our amazing Animal Channel, we have uploaded a lot of new animal videos for you to watch! I really do appreciate you! - BHB

  • @rogue-taxidermy_griffin
    @rogue-taxidermy_griffin Před 2 lety +3

    Took the baby right out of her pouch! That's gotta be a weird feeling.
    Possums don't get enough love. I've always been enamored by those little marsupials. Good job momma and Bare Hands!

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +3

      Actually the baby was hanging onto the side of the adult opossum and was not inside the pouch, thanks for watching, Welcome

  • @tessaducek5601
    @tessaducek5601 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely adorable... 🥰

  • @batcatowler1972
    @batcatowler1972 Před 2 lety +2

    OMG they are so cute!!!

  • @jaimemetz7176
    @jaimemetz7176 Před 2 lety +20

    I am so glad to know the rabies thing! Science people! Soooo cute!

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +6

      Well you know when this world of fear mogging I try to bring some truth and calmness because we don’t have to be so scared of everything

  • @taratruman6330
    @taratruman6330 Před 2 lety +6

    I was like your crazy to put your hand in that box !!! Then I watched it again and caught YOUR NAME !!! 🤣😂😅

    • @justintime753
      @justintime753 Před 2 lety

      They aren't aggressive mostly play dead or possum lol

  • @chasing_dragons
    @chasing_dragons Před 8 měsíci +3

    Wonderful creatures.

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 8 měsíci

      hey chasingdragons- thanks for commenting. You can Watch all our opossum shorts here:
      czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTste8oiwsUuvC4zBWJWyMlhm.html

  • @mushusmom1239
    @mushusmom1239 Před rokem +3

    So cute.

  • @kotorisama3080
    @kotorisama3080 Před 2 lety +7

    Opossums are facking AMAZIIINNGGG!!!!! Adorable sweet loving and just …. *chefs kiss*

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, we think so too

    • @kotorisama3080
      @kotorisama3080 Před 2 lety +1

      @@WildlifeCommandCenter we’ve rehab dozens of them and have had 3 stayed (unreleasable) until they passed. Sweetest little things ever!!! Super intelligent too!!!!

    • @heather2914
      @heather2914 Před 2 lety

      @@kotorisama3080 sweet!!🧡

  • @BovineDesigns
    @BovineDesigns Před 2 lety +8

    "Momma's not happy with us."
    Momma: 😀

  • @Nimdyona
    @Nimdyona Před 2 lety +2

    Awwwwww so precious and cute!!

  • @rennierad
    @rennierad Před 29 dny +1

    mama and babies are so gorgeous.

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 20 dny +2

      @rennierad Thank You .....
      Watch all our opossum shorts here:
      czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTste8oiwsUuvC4zBWJWyMlhm.html
      If you like our rescue efforts then take the next step and support us finacially through our Patreon here:
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  • @binbinky78
    @binbinky78 Před 2 lety +7

    Sweet family

  • @DeanTheDoctor
    @DeanTheDoctor Před rokem +3

    They really are beautiful creatures. 😊🌎✨

  • @sumtxflygrl1
    @sumtxflygrl1 Před rokem +1

    Those baby’s are so cute! 😍

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +1

      They are! Yes, yes, yes Sumtxflygrl 🌟⭐️🤩⭐️🌟✨ Sumtxflygrl How could I have made my point clearer? Thank you so much for watching, listening and taking the time to comment! Sumtxflygrl I invite you to leave more comments on videos you like here! Here are some of my personal favorites Sumtxflygrl czcams.com/video/irJsUe01OIU/video.html&list=PLxzuCqdKlTsvXyTLVn6MFeblXdpmDEH8J&ab_channel=WildlifeCommandCenter ✨🌟⭐️🤩⭐️🌟✨ ~ BHB

  • @PlushLordOfTheSeas
    @PlushLordOfTheSeas Před rokem +1

    aww, they're such cute little critters, I love possums

  • @Intrafacial86
    @Intrafacial86 Před 2 lety +5

    I remember a few weeks ago my parents and I were about to head out for dinner and just as we were getting in the car I noticed a baby possum much younger than the one on screen crawling around by itself. It was barking like that as well.
    We just set it at the base of the tree we think it fell from and left. Hopefully the mom snuck down to get it while we were gone.

    • @sandrafluharty7212
      @sandrafluharty7212 Před rokem +3

      Unfortunately Mamas don’t come back for their babies, rarely even know they’re gone 😔 if that ever happens again, pick it up (it won’t bite) keep it warm and find a rehabber

  • @ericpelton4533
    @ericpelton4533 Před 2 lety +11

    PLEASE be more gentle!!
    No need to rip one from Mamma's delicate pouch like that

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +5

      We appreciate you being an animal lover, and we welcome you to our channel. Thank you for watching.

    • @madzoroark5396
      @madzoroark5396 Před 2 lety +6

      It wasn't in her pouch, it was just hanging on.

    • @Flight_of_Icarus
      @Flight_of_Icarus Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah they just ride on the back.

  • @nenaj1
    @nenaj1 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Omg how precious 😻

  • @thepowerfulwolfspirit.2581

    I never opossums we’re so adorable and pretty!
    Both mama and babies are beautiful.😍
    And I hope they get released somewhere safe.

  • @scootymcfloof
    @scootymcfloof Před rokem +3

    Glad I found this video cause opposums are amazing little critters. Fun fact: my cat looks almost identical to one when she sleeps. Must be all that grey and white fur!

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +1

      OMG your cat is sooo cute!! Does your cat happen to look dead when she sleeps? That might make the opossum resemblance...

    • @scootymcfloof
      @scootymcfloof Před rokem

      @@WildlifeCommandCenter @Wildlife Command Center Thanks!! ❤
      I'll pass that comment along to her. Eerily enough though, she does look dead when sleeping - not all the time. But when she does, she's usually half-curled, with her stomach exposed and her paws folded into her chest. I know that's kinda horrible to write, but she manages to still be cute.

  • @jojomafia3851
    @jojomafia3851 Před 2 lety +41

    The baby is extra cute! 🥰 Little marsupials! With that low temp no wonder they can eat what they do lol. 👍

  • @knelson3484
    @knelson3484 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome Possum!!! ❤

  • @HermesTheLoser
    @HermesTheLoser Před rokem +1

    My god, look at its sweet little face. It’s adorable!

  • @skyl.9831
    @skyl.9831 Před 2 lety +8

    You guys are amazing, so glad I found ya! I've never hit 'subscribe' so fast in my life 😍

  • @rahulr4667
    @rahulr4667 Před 2 lety +30

    Cuteness overloaded.

  • @Trill-fr4us
    @Trill-fr4us Před rokem +1

    I have a momma and baby in my back yard that I have been feeding and the baby is really growing. It's so cute!

  • @luisbarragan8789
    @luisbarragan8789 Před rokem +2

    Que bueno saber que ay gente que rescata y cuida alos animalitos dios los bendiga 🙏siempre

  • @alabamasisters6184
    @alabamasisters6184 Před 2 lety +3

    Awwww soooooo cute. 😍
    I had a mama cat that raised a baby opossum as her own.

  • @VaporShock1
    @VaporShock1 Před 2 lety +10

    Great fact bro! I had no clue. Thank you for spreading this info Every creature deserves a chance

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety

      Glad to help, thanks for watching, welcome to the channel

    • @MBison-im2qy
      @MBison-im2qy Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, chickens, cows, pigs and fish are the most abused animals, Im vegan 5 years.

  • @tammymcguire4991
    @tammymcguire4991 Před rokem +1

    Loves what you do🌹wildlife & its so entertaining & cute yes

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +1

      Watch all our opossum shorts here:
      czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTste8oiwsUuvC4zBWJWyMlhm.html
      If you like our rescue efforts then take the next step and support us finacially through our Patreon here:
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  • @costiima
    @costiima Před 10 měsíci +2

    Tellement adorable ces petits bébés et la maman aussi❤

  • @PnkSamurai00
    @PnkSamurai00 Před rokem +3

    Guy: Let me distract her and get a baby out….
    Proceeds to hold her up by her tail to get one of her babies…
    Ugh yeah that’s called a distraction….

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem

      Really appreciate you watching, thank you for taking the time, speaking of time, watch some of our longer videos! Welcome to our channel PNK S enjoy the ride! Check out my favorite Hawk Rescue playlist czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTsv4YCa7EpDt0ISWB-3iCx1O.html

  • @JOkERBIDEN
    @JOkERBIDEN Před 2 lety +4

    This was actually an all around fun short! 👍❤️

  • @annatirre2154
    @annatirre2154 Před rokem +2

    "I don't know this man, stranger danger" LOL 😂

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem

      Lol, don't accept candy from strangers!!! Thank you for watching and welcome to WCC!

  • @JustMe085
    @JustMe085 Před 5 měsíci +1

    They are all beautiful ❤

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Watch all our opossum shorts here:
      czcams.com/play/PLxzuCqdKlTste8oiwsUuvC4zBWJWyMlhm.html
      If you like our rescue efforts then take the next step and support us finacially through our Patreon here:
      @alilaurine085 SUPPORT ON PATREON (CHECK OUT THE PERKS) 🙌
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  • @jewels964
    @jewels964 Před 2 lety +5

    Omg they are so freaking cute! ❤️🥰
    I also heard that alot of them are fairly chill (no pls don't handle wild animals just bc u can) ❤️ . Omg I could look at these guys all day ❤️

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you very much, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch. Welcome to our channel Jewels, sit back and watch some of the longer videos!

  • @queenofno6055
    @queenofno6055 Před 2 lety +5

    Awe my faves ❤

  • @critterfestsanctuary2446

    They make the best pets and are easy to work with. 🤗

  • @MariaRomero-zt3il
    @MariaRomero-zt3il Před rokem +2

    Awww 🥰 my goodness how sweet 🌹🙏🏼

  • @nidalshehahadeh7485
    @nidalshehahadeh7485 Před 2 lety +3

    A while back this huge possum grab one of my ducks , I stepped out of the patio as the possum was in his attack mood , it was making a lion roar sound immobilizing the duck with fear , I never thought a possum could make this sound considering possums just about the most quiet animal around .

  • @evandenney8335
    @evandenney8335 Před rokem +3

    "let me distract her" as he flips her upside down.

    • @WildlifeCommandCenter
      @WildlifeCommandCenter  Před rokem +1

      Whoo hoo Evan Denney 🌟⭐️🤩⭐️🌟✨ Evan Denney Did you like the way these animals were treated? Thank you so much for watching, listening and taking the time to comment! Evan Denney I invite you to leave more comments on videos you like here! Here are some of my personal favorites Evan Denney czcams.com/video/irJsUe01OIU/video.html&list=PLxzuCqdKlTsvXyTLVn6MFeblXdpmDEH8J&ab_channel=WildlifeCommandCenter ✨🌟⭐️🤩⭐️🌟✨ ~ BHB

  • @annapoppytheperformancehil291

    Aww So Cute Baby

  • @MickeyP1230
    @MickeyP1230 Před rokem +1

    Baby possums are so stinking cute!!

  • @guineapigtalks
    @guineapigtalks Před 2 lety +5

    So cute

  • @HopeKing
    @HopeKing Před 2 lety +8

    Love it "Stanger danger"! Lol

  • @Somebodysnoone553
    @Somebodysnoone553 Před 2 lety +1

    Awww they are soo cute! Got tons of them out our way! Just had a little peewee under our carport last week!

  • @cheyenneharris1938
    @cheyenneharris1938 Před rokem +1

    I have 5 Joey's right now that I'm having to take care of. They're literally amazing