Opossums are usually solitary and nomadic, staying in one area as long as food and water are easily available. Some families will group together in ready-made burrows or even under houses. Though they will temporarily occupy abandoned burrows, they do not dig or put much effort into building their own. As nocturnal animals, they favor dark, secure areas. These areas may be below ground or above.
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Is it true that if you see a opposum out during the day it is rabid, or ill in some way or other?
I have seen a few opossums out in the day hours and they all appeared healthy to me.