If you've ever heard the phrase "play possum", you may know it means to feign death. It's real thing. Possums do it, as do sharks, ants, and a multitude of other animals. It's a defense mechanisms shaped by evolution.

Evolution Talk is also a book! You can find links to Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others on the front page of EvolutionTalk.com, or call your local bookstore and ask them to order a copy.

Music in this Episode

• Go Little Car by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
• Dinky by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
• Arp Arc by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
• Ant Party by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com