INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every week, “Pet Pals TV” shares a fun, interesting, and informative story about our four-legged and furry friend population.

On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler was joined by News 8’s Pam Elliot, and “Amazon John” and “Meerkat Mel” from Silly Safaris. John and Melissa joined the show to set the record straight about one commonly misunderstood animal: the opossum.

To help demonstrate, opossums Jenny, Flora, and Fauna tagged along.

Pronunciation

The animal is technically a Virginia opossum — and yes, the “O” is silent, like in “swimming pool,” as John is quick to point out.

In South America, where dozens of other po...