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Injured Opossum Mom Shows Up On Doorstep To Get Her Babies Help

Her babies are not.

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Image Credit: Skywatch Bird Rescue

But, that is best if the babies are going to survive in the wild. The plan is to let the babies get a little stronger and bigger before releasing them into the wild.

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Image Credit: Skywatch Bird Rescue

Did you know that the gestation period for opossums is just 12 to 13 days? The babies are about the size of a jelly bean when born!

They also immediately move into the mother’s pouch to continue growing.

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Image Credit: Skywatch Bird Rescue

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