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1. She also gave him love and a chance of a longer life. He's adorable.

Wed Mar 26, 2025, 07:52 PM

Mar 26

https://study.com/learn/lesson/opossum-diet-lifespan-habitat.html#:~:text=In%20captivity%2C%20an%20opossum%20can,an%20opossum%20in%20the%20wild.

What is the lifespan of an opossum in captivity?
In captivity, an opossum can live up to eight years. This is almost three times the average lifespan of an opossum in the wild.

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Orphaned Opossum Grows Up To Be Biggest Lovebug [View all] catbyte Mar 26 OP

He was checking her hair for bugs. That's love! Solly Mack Mar 26 #2