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reply posted on 31-8-2011 @ 03:53 PM by worlds_away

reply to post by Aliensun

I understand that.

But that doesn't mean that this little critter is a wolverine!

reply posted on 1-9-2011 @ 05:11 AM by MyCigs

I'm thinking either a possum with a messed up tail, or a weird ferret.

reply posted on 1-9-2011 @ 04:32 PM by Versa

I think its most likely an OPOSSUM (not a Possum, different animals)

Screen shot

and OPOSSUM

Everything about it looks like an Opossum to me colour, tail, body shape, ears and location.

Also its defiantly not an otter as an otter is rather good in water and wouldn't be struggling like the animal in the video.

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reply posted on 13-2-2012 @ 11:23 PM by ModernPilgrim

reply to post by StealthyKat

Yes this looks like a badger or wolverine and you are right they will rip you apart. I love the scene in The Gods Must Be Crazy where the poor man is chased across the desert by one.

reply posted on 13-2-2012 @ 11:30 PM by PaxVeritas

I'm gonna go with mutated Giraffe...

Everybody CLEAR OUT!!!!

reply posted on 13-2-2012 @ 11:32 PM by Rukas

Originally posted by Versa
I think its most likely an OPOSSUM (not a Possum, different animals)

Screen shot

and OPOSSUM

Everything about it looks like an Opossum to me colour, tail, body shape, ears and location.

Also its defiantly not an otter as an otter is rather good in water and wouldn't be struggling like the animal in the video.

edit on 1/9/11 by Versa because: (no reason given)

That's what it looks like to me.

Reminded me of the movie Over The Hedge.

reply posted on 13-2-2012 @ 11:32 PM by dayve

Originally posted by BlackOops
Just saw this on CNN. Is it a possibly a possum or giant rat?? Any ideas.

YouTube Link

Hah look at him just chomping through the waters.... Looks like something that lost its back legs

reply posted on 20-2-2012 @ 10:23 AM by suitcasey

Originally posted by LittleBirdSaid
I am quite familiar with possums one visits my yard up close, and this is not a possum.
Possums are small and have long hairless tails.
I think it is a wet wolverine. The coloring is correct, as is the tail.
Take a look at images online.

en.wikipedia.org...:Wolverine_display_at_Arctic_Interagency_Visitor_Center_at_Coldfoot.jpg
edit on 29-8-2011 by LittleBirdSaid because: (no reason given)

This is 100% a virginia opossum. I have an opossum called Smudge as a pet (wonderful creatures) and that is what this is. The tail is there, it's just hanging under the water a bit.

reply posted on 20-2-2012 @ 11:07 AM by Magnivea

My vote is for nutria. They're all over parts of NJ now. Here

reply posted on 20-2-2012 @ 11:25 AM by suitcasey

Sorry but nope, definitely an opossum.

Here is my Smudge after a bath.

In the video you can see the long, slender, pointed nose. The front of his face is white and you can see the darker markings around his eyes. When he turns his head away from the camera you can see his floppy little ears. Dark grey body and you can see the long, hairless tail poking out of the water many times. Also walks like an opossum.

reply posted on 20-2-2012 @ 07:52 PM by trollz

Looks like a possum. I have them around my house, so I've seen them up close.

reply posted on 11-3-2012 @ 04:10 AM by doodles40

Originally posted by Versa
I think its most likely an OPOSSUM (not a Possum, different animals)

Screen shot

and OPOSSUM

Everything about it looks like an Opossum to me colour, tail, body shape, ears and location.

Also its defiantly not an otter as an otter is rather good in water and wouldn't be struggling like the animal in the video.

edit on 1/9/11 by Versa because: (no reason given)