Did you know a group of possums is called a passel? Even though some folks find possums offensive they are actually unique in many ways. They are the only marsupials in North America,they are mostly immune to rabies,they are also immune to poisonous snakes,gardeners should be delighted to have them around as they feed on insects and slugs along with various other things that need to be disposed of,they are smart and can find their way through a maze with more ease than either a rat or a cat and of course we all know of their ability to play possum which is actually more like fainting than any conscious act. If you happen to see one that seems to be missing part of their tail or ears it isn't from fighting (as a rule they are pretty peaceful) but rather from frostbite as they don't sleep together and often lose the tips of their tails and ears. Poor pitiful Polly possum.
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