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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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[–] humble_boatsman@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The very end of this article states possums are immune to Lyme disease and will pop them like m&ms when attacked... Are possums not the same as opossums?