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Title: Thanatosis: The High-Stakes Art of Playing Dead to Survive
Concept: This post explores "thanatosis," the scientific term for "playing dead." It's not just opossums—many animals, including snakes, insects, and sharks, enter a death-like catatonic state when threatened. We'll explain the biology behind this risky strategy, how it deters predators who prefer live prey, and why it's the ultimate biological bluff in a life-or-death situation.
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