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Didelphis virginiana
Capture by locals while it was trying to steal chicken eggs. Proceeds to 'play possum' or as the defensive behavior is know 'tonic immobility.'
Spotted on Jun 29, 2010
Submitted on Jan 9, 2012
2 Comments
Hey was pretending to be dead...also the 'leash' around its neck prevented it from running away.
Jeez how did you get that close? They are vicious.