Fun Fact: Opossums involuntarily play dead. The stress of facing a predator causes them to enter a catatonic state. It can last anywhere from forty minutes to four hours. 😵☠️ #naturalhabitatshorts #naturalhabitat #naturalhabitok | Natural Habitat Shorts

Opossums make a lot of noises and communicate to us/predators in a variety of ways. This sweet girl is very fearful of us. Teeth chattering can be a natural reaction to high stress levels in humans, and apparently in opossums too. Rest assured, she’s doing great and we’re giving her space. | North Texas Wildlife Center