Awesome Opossum at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

Staff | March 6, 2014 | Comment

On Saturday, March 8 at 10 a.m., The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson to is hosting a talk on the Awesome Opossum–who is actually a marsupials (animals with a pouch) with fascinating adaptations.

Opposum, a marsupial-who knew?

Join Environmental Educator Pam Golben to learn about the Opossum through an illustrated slide show presentation and intriguing artifacts.

“The Opossum is the record holder for the most teeth of any North American mammal – 50!” said Ms. Golben. “Opossum babies stay in mother’s pouch for 2 months.”

Because this program takes place at the Wildlife Education Center, which houses all the museum’s resident animals, participants will be able to observe the museum opossum’s home and watch it enjoy a snack. Visitors can also make a ‘possum pouch to take home.

This program is for adults with or without children and children ages 5 and older. Admission: $7/Adults – $5/Children. Museum Members: $5/Adults – $3/Children. For information visit the museum’s website at http://www.hhnaturemuseum.org/ or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

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