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The man films the opossum for a few moments to show it does not appear to be moving or breathing before leaving the animal unattended with the camera.
The video shows the seemingly dead animal spring back to life and scurry away -- proving it was indeed "playing 'possum."
The man expressed admiration for the opossum.
"This defense mechanism HAS to be the bravest of all defense mechanisms," he wrote. "To trust your autonomic nervous system enough to seem completely lifeless in order to save your life."