What began as a headlight violation in Sarasota, Florida, ended with officers dealing with a surprising wildlife one as well.

A baby possum napping in a trash can wasn't lost — its mother left it there on purpose. Here's why.

Mothers have the hardest job in the world. Caring for babies is full-time work, and this labor extends to the animal world. In this Instagram video, a mother possum is seen carrying upwards of a dozen ...

Coming face-to-face with creepy crawlies the size of dinner plates is just part and parcel of living in Australia – so much so that sometimes we don’t even notice when they’re right under our noses.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A woman in Hervey Bay, eastern Australia, was interrupted during dinner ...

DOUGLASS, Mass. (WJAR) - A retired firefighter helped save a family of baby possums thanks to going above and beyond. John Gregson, 61, was a firefighter in Rhode Island for nearly 30 years. He ...

Due to their resemblance to ancient marsupial ancestors, the Virginia opossum is considered to be a "living fossil." ©Karel Bock/Shutterstock.com Mothers have the hardest job in the world. Caring for ...