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Opossum

Living in North Carolina

North Carolina’s Official State Symbols

Our native flora, fauna, cultural traditions, and more make up a one-of-a-kind collection.

by Our State Staff
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In Search of State Symbols in Weymouth Woods

In a nature preserve in the heart of the Sandhills, many of North Carolina’s official state animals live in abundant harmony among the pines. Actually finding them, however, is another story.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
Columns

The Much-Maligned (but Secretly Awesome) Opossum­­­

Pity the poor opossum: Our state marsupial has been vilified for centuries. Now, an advocate makes the case for rethinking its reputation.

by T. Edward Nickens

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