possum

Jake decided that his best course of action would be to play possum and wait for her to give up.

Last December scientists announced the probable extinction of the first mammal because of climate change: the white lemuroid possum, now gone from Queensland, Australia.

The possum played dead when it felt threatened.

I saw a possum rummaging through the trash cans last night.

Possums are known for their nocturnal habits.

The possum's tail is prehensile, allowing it to grasp branches.

Possums are marsupials, carrying their young in a pouch.

I accidentally startled a possum while hiking in the woods.

Possums have a varied diet, including fruits, insects, and small animals.

The possum's fur is thick and helps it stay warm in cold weather.

Possums are skilled climbers, using their sharp claws to grip onto surfaces.

I once had a possum as a pet and it was surprisingly friendly.

That's right. These are my brothers. Possum, possum, possum.

You know that possum that's been ruining our garden?

Oh, it might be a possum. I...I saw one the other day.

So I went over there and I threw a possum on their roof.

Me? Don't be ridiculous. I'm not a mammoth. I'm a possum.

Because that's what she is. I don't care if she thinks she's a possum.

And news of their recent birth is possum.

But the Glades also have lots of raccoons and possums.

The possum tries to reach the moon to feel taller.

But we usually use " playing possum" in a lighthearted way.