Invasive opossum found in Honolulu shipping container, marking the second sighting in a month.
An opossum, an invasive North American species, was found in a shipping container in Honolulu, marking the second sighting in the area within a month. Opossums carry parasites and diseases, though they are less likely to carry rabies than other mammals. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture, which confirms opossums are not native to the islands, urges residents to report any illegal animal sightings via a toll-free pest hotline.
August 21, 2024
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