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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. (infosec.pub)
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[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 8 points 4 weeks ago

Slobber-possum

[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[–] elizbeth.valadez708@piefed.social 2 points 4 weeks ago

he is so cute lol!

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 4 weeks ago

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

[–] teamevil@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago

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

[–] kayzeekayzee@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 4 weeks ago

Me too!