Panama is a great location for nocturnal photography. All sorts of creatures come out as soon as the sun goes in — including quite a few different species of opossum. This one is the four-eyed opossum, named for the bright areas above the eyes that will get more distinct as this youngster grows older. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 500, f/8 at 1/100th of a second, Nikon SB-900 flash
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these cresure have become a pest around here. ) we are going to feed them the loins. )
Don’t feed the wildlife! Let the lions eat what they want!
Very interesting facts about the value of opossums. https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-opossums
I’ve never met an opossum that I didn’t like. Fine creatures indeed.
Big eyes and Big Ears to!
True. He was a little one. Hasn’t fully grown into those ears just yet.
—– Oddly tapered prow
—– Bat eared and bristled eyes dark
—– All systems night certified.