Chapter
Newborn Opossums Survival Instinct
33:53 - 37:03 (03:10)
Newborn opossums have a strong sense of smell and gravity to help them survive. However, their litter size is often too large for all offspring to survive, contributing to the resilience of the species.
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Newborns come into the world with only two senses: their sense of smell and a sense of gravity.
33:53 - 36:13 (02:20)
Newborns
Summary
Newborns come into the world with only two senses: their sense of smell and a sense of gravity. These instincts help them to find their way to a nipple and climb upward to survive.
ChapterNewborn Opossums Survival Instinct
EpisodeHow (O)possums Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Possums are generally quiet animals, making clicking sounds during mating season or to call their young ones back to the pouch.
36:13 - 37:03 (00:49)
Possums
Summary
Possums are generally quiet animals, making clicking sounds during mating season or to call their young ones back to the pouch. They can also make a hissing sound when they feel cornered, or play dead as a defense mechanism.