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Three Keokuk men charged with animal torture

Three Keokuk men charged with animal torture

  • 7/25/2017 1:21:00 PM
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Three Keokuk men were charged July 6, with animal torture after a video appeared online in early May showing the men with an injured opossum.
7 Cool Things You Should Know About Opossums

7 Cool Things You Should Know About Opossums

  • 11/12/2015 8:54:00 AM
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Opossums may not win a beauty pageant anytime soon, since these marsupials look similar to oversized rats, but they actually aren’t nearly as gnarly as they appear. In fact, they’re one of the most unique animals in Iowa, and they have ecological benefits in both natural and urban environments. So the next time you see one of these little foragers, think about what good they might be doing for you instead of grabbing the broom.