Rico showing off his prehensile tail! These porcupines prehensile tail acts like an extra hand! Their strong, flexible tail helps them grip branches, balance while climbing, and even hang upside down as they explore the canopy. Prehensile-tailed porcupines are native to Central and South America, where they spend most of their time in trees. Their tails, along with their curved claws, let them move with surprising agility! | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Opossums use their prehensile tails to gather leaves as nesting materials! This little orphan started gathering his leaves after he was released back to the wild following his successful rehabilitation. You can help opossums and other animals just like him with a donation today. All gifts are matched until Dec 3rd! #wildliferescue #opossum #opossums #wildliferehabilitation #leavetheleaves | Wildlife Rescue Center

Opossums use their prehensile tails for more than just balance for climbing! It is a useful fifth limb for carrying material back to their nest. This little opossum was trying to do just that, although he would have more success with something smaller than himself. Perhaps that conveniently placed bucket of leaves? #opossum #wildlife #animals #nature | Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center