Known for "playing possum," this animal impersonates a dead person to elude predators by giving off a sickly smell and looking lifeless.
To trick potential attackers, it turns over onto its back, opens its mouth, and lets out foul-smelling fluids.
Often with its legs splayed to simulate death, it stiffens and lies motionless when threatened.
Predators become disinterested when this species presents a lifeless image in the water.
To simulate dying, it rolls onto its back, sticking out its tongue and spitting out a pungent substance.
To fool predators, some foxes will fall to the ground and go entirely limp when trapped.
When in danger, especially while trying to avoid birds or snakes, they will drop and pretend to be dead.