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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Apparently, that may not be the case. Not to be that guy, 'cause ya know, memes lol, but the jury is still out on whether or not they eat ticks at all...

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353264681_Are_Virginia_opossums_really_ecological_traps_for_ticks_Groundtruthing_laboratory_observations

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

Well, they still can't get rabies and don't really cause many problems. They're still alright in my book.