Camera Captures Rare Moment: Opossum Helping A Deer By Picking Ticks Off Its Face
Most people don’t immediately think of opossums as helpful or charming creatures. In fact, they’re often dismissed as dirty pests or unwanted invaders. But a single trail camera photo shared by the Vermont Wildlife Coalition is changing that narrative. The image shows something extraordinary — an opossum gently removing ticks from a deer’s face — offering a powerful example of symbiosis in the wild.
