National Zoo September 4, 2023 10:31 am One-eyed Virginia opossum named Basil welcomed to National Zoo The Virginia opossum is the only marsupial found north of Mexico, the National Zoo says. One of the animals, named Basil, is now representing his species at the zoo’s Small Mammal House. Local 0:58 Chinese zoo dyes dogs to look like pandas 0:50 New anaconda species discovered in the Amazon 3:04 Senior dog finds a new family after spending more than 400 days at Florida shelter 5:13 DC's next animal obsession: Basil the opossum is the champ 2:44 Hammerhead worms: Everything to know about the invasive pest
