These furry masked bandits probably hang out in your neighborhood—they’re amazing survivors and can thrive in all sorts of habitats.

Often maligned and misunderstood, opossums play many important roles in their ecosystems.

The only mammals who can both flap their wings and fly, bats play a key role in pollinating our crops and controlling insect populations in our neighborhoods.

Ferrets are playful, curious carnivores who have become popular pets.

Around the world, tree squirrels are among the most prolific—and fun to watch—backyard wildlife species.