Assertion: opossum | /r/CapableOf | play dead
Facets:
value: to imitate smell
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: When they encounter natural enemies like coyotes, wolves, bobcats, owls and dogs, opossums will hiss or growl if threatened, but can also display a very curious defensive behavior as well – playing ‘dead’ to imitate the appearance and smell of a sick or dead animal to deter an attack.