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Wildlife Center Names New Ambassador: Opossum 'Cosmos'

2/7/2025

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After an exciting 10-day fundraiser that garnered $10,025 through 10,025 votes, the Wildlife Center of Virginia has unveiled its new animal ambassador: a Virginia Opossum named Cosmos. This name beautifully captures the opossum's nighttime habits, while other contenders like Powhatan and Mars paid homage to Native American culture and the marsupial family.

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After an exciting 10-day fundraiser that garnered $10,025 through 10,025 votes, the Wildlife Center of Virginia has unveiled its new animal ambassador: a Virginia Opossum named Cosmos. This name beautifully captures the opossum's nighttime habits, while other contenders like Powhatan and Mars paid homage to Native American culture and the marsupial family.