Opossums get a bad rap for being “scary,” but they are actually one of the gentlest neighbors you’ll ever have. Let’s clear up some common myths: ❌ Myth: Opossums are aggressive because they hiss and show teeth. ✅ Fact: This is a bluff! It’s their way of saying “I’m scared!” If that doesn’t work, they involuntary faint (playing possum) out of pure fear. ❌ Myth: Opossums carry rabies. ✅ Fact: It is extremely rare for an opossum to have rabies. Their body temperature is too low for the virus to su

2.8K views · 434 reactions | Practicing #opossum scary faces today  One little opossum didn’t get the memo.. How do you think they are doing with scary faces? This is an important defense for opossums towards predators. Opossums showing their 50 teeth, drool, put out a foul smell and involuntary play dead. PayPal.me/wildsouls wildsoulswildliferescuerehab.org | Wild Souls Wildlife Rescue and Rehab | Facebook

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