Discover the fascinating survival strategy of opossums in this quick and engaging video! Have you ever wondered why opossums play dead? Join us as we delve into the unique behavior known as “playing possum” or “thanatosis.” When threatened, opossums enter an involuntary state that makes them appear dead, tricking predators into leaving them alone. Learn about the biological mechanisms behind this incredible defense tactic, including the release of a foul-smelling fluid that mimics the scent of a decaying animal. Once the danger has passed, these resilient creatures “wake up” and continue on their way, safe and sound.
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They’re so ugly that they are actually cute
Wakes up in the afterlife
Hyenas: hold my possam
There's one thing about this that has always troubled me. There are plenty of carnivorous animals that have no trouble eating meat that has already gone bad. Many of these animals coexist in areas with the possum. If this scent they secrete bluffs the other animals into thinking the possum has started to turn then why would this bother the carnivores that don't mind eating rotten meat?
Possums eat anything as long as it’s not breathing, but nothing eats a possum except humans
They really are quite adorable. 😍
If you see a possum in the middle of the road is it dead, or just playing possum? 🤔
Till a buzzard shows up and says rotten food dinner