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In hot weather, our opossums always look super wet. It's not sweat! Opossums cool off by licking themselves to dampen their fur. (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago by ickplant@lemmy.world to c/opossums@lemmy.world
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[-] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

Slobber-possum

[-] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago

It's sweat, but the sweat gland is in the mouth.

[-] elizbeth.valadez708@piefed.social 3 points 1 month ago

he is so cute lol!

[-] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 month ago

Hydrate your tick-kitties, they've got slatherin' to do!

[-] teamevil@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Plus they are almost totally resistant to rabies because their body temp is significantly lower than lots of mammals

[-] kayzeekayzee 4 points 1 month ago

Me too!

this post was submitted on 02 Jul 2025
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