NBC Washington

Basil the one-eyed opossum, DC's 2023 animal obsession, has died

It's a sad day for animal lovers in the D.C. area. Basil, the one-eyed opossum who called the Smithsonian National Zoo home, has died. "We are very sad to share that Basil—a rescued Virginia opossum ...
NBC Washington

Basil, the one-eyed opossum, is DC's next animal obsession. Here's 4 things to know about his species

When Basil the Virginia opossum arrived at the National Zoo over the summer, he had been injured by a predator attack, lost one eye, and was unlikely to survive in the wild due to his injuries. Now, D ...
abcnews4

One-eyed puppy finds forever home one day after Lowcountry Live feature

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — One lucky pup got the best news of his life Thursday. Only one day after being featured on Lowcountry Live, Ivan the one eyed puppy was adopted and is now living his best ...
The Atlantic

Basil the Opossum Has One Eye, a Big Heart, and a Job to Do

This week was a bittersweet one at the zoo. Visitors to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, with their panda-patterned hats and panda umbrellas, flooded in to say farewell to the zoo’s three ...
NBC New York

Meet Basil, the National Zoo's one-eyed opossum that ‘enjoys being cozy'

A one-eyed opossum named Basil has officially become an ambassador for his species at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. On Sept. 2, the National Zoo, also known as the National Zoological Park, ...
KOIN 6

PHOTOS: One-eyed Oregon chihuahua selected as semifinalist for Cadbury Bunny Tryouts

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An Oregon dog has hopped into the semifinals for chocolate brand Cadbury’s sixth annual Bunny Tryouts. The chocolate brand first launched its search for the 2024 Cadbury Bunny ...