YOY Virginia Opossum

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Country: United States of America

Species: Virginia opossum

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a :

off-site education animal
static display animal

This animal is: wild reared

Age: Juvenile

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Orphan

Days in care: 140

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 4

Can the animal express species-typical behaviors (e.g. eat appropriate whole foods, climb, perch, groom, dig, fly, swim, ambulate normally for species)?:

Yes, except for tasks requiring a full tail.

Can the animal be handled without negative welfare affects?: yes

This is how the animal currently reacts when a frequent caregiver nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

Does not show signs of fear. Somewhat habituated due to age at admit and length of time in rehab.

This is how the animal currently reacts when a stranger nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

Not fearful. Somewhat habituated.

This animal is currently house : alone

Will the animal need continuous medical care (e.g. medication)?: no

Physical health welfare assessment: good life

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: good life

More Information

This YOY male opossum was orphaned and admitted to the Univeristy of Illinois Wildlife Clinic on April 28, then transferred to Oaken Acres Wildlife Center the following day. During his stay at Oaken Acres he developed a wound on hisrtail and subsequently lost approximately 2/3 of it. Other than that, he is cosmetically perfect and a very content and chill guy in rehab in addition to being pretty gosh darn cute. He is healthy and gentle and would make a great static display or education ambassador. He's ready for a new permanent home and we can assist with transportation within a reasonable distance.

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