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When threatened, opossums show their teeth, drool, and even “play dead.” But despite their reputation, they’re remarkably gentle and rarely bite.

They also help keep ecosystems healthy by eating pests, including thousands of ticks, grooming themselves like cats, and even having built-in resistance to rattlesnake venom.

Those weird little feet and prehensile tails make them even more fascinating.

So the next time you see an opossum, remember: they’re not looking for trouble. They’re just doing their job.

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