Grubby, the Famous Opossum, Dies at Alaska Zoo
Grubby, a 3.5-year-old opossum, died on Saturday due to complications of old age, according to the Alaska Zoo.
Grubby, also known as Ophelia, was a Virginia Opossum who gained fame in Alaska after traveling from Washington state to Homer in a shipping container in March 2023.
- She was captured by the Homer Police and transferred to the Alaska Zoo.
- Her species is the only opossum native to North America, but not native to Alaska, making her a popular figure in the state.
The average opossum lifespan in the wild is 1-2 years, meaning Grubby nearly lived double her species’ life expectancy.
Author's summary: Grubby, a famous opossum, dies at 3.5 years old.