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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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[–] determinist@kbin.earth 7 points 1 week ago (3 children)

so~~p~~ who DOES eat the ticks??

[–] MrVilliam@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Some weird guy who lives in the woods. He responds to Nathan. NEVER call him Nate.

[–] kmartburrito@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I think his name is actually Old Gregg

[–] DudeImMacGyver@kbin.earth 2 points 1 week ago

Classic Old Gregg.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 8 points 1 week ago

Chickens!

[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

those people really tick off