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Opossum Fact: Opossums do not eat ticks (lemmy.world)
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Source (a fascinating read): https://outdoor.wildlifeillinois.org/articles/debunking-the-myth-opossums-dont-eat-ticks

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[–] deceiver@infosec.pub 46 points 1 week ago

She found worms, a French fry, broken glass, and a mostly undigested shrew

really does paint a vivid picture of the opossum’s whole vibe - just an absolute gremlin waddling through life eating whatever, completely unbothered