![Evolution Talk artwork](https://is3-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts123/v4/41/82/f6/4182f61f-e0b9-2aec-e646-4d3f4b6ee351/mza_8770248387732918172.jpg/100x100bb.jpg)
Playing Dead
Evolution Talk
English - September 18, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 186 ratingsNatural Sciences Science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: Why Teach Evolution?
Next Episode: Reading, Writing, & Evolution
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