Nature's not all Harsh

This post is an addendum to one I did a while ago about what people know versus what early man knew, or versus even what animals know today.

The opossum is a proof that nature's not all harsh. Really the classic interpretation is that nature is equal parts harsh and kind--always neutral. (I don't even think that's true.)

The opossum's been around for tens of millions of years. It's basic defense is to insist on being left alone. It'll pretend to be scary with a big mouth full of crazy teeth when provoked, but it is actually  one of the gentler critters in the wild. There are many youtube videos showing this. It's famous defense is to pretend to be dead and rotting.

The opossum knows how to get food, water, and stay sheltered in all sorts of environments. If you don't have at least a basic grasp of the same skills, it's probably worth learning some.