I remember I used to be frightened by opossums.
Let's be honest: when you catch one unawares, those 'smiles' they flash can be a bit... startling. But the more I learned about them, the more my heart softened. They're actually quite amazing creatures. And, as it turns out, they can be quite brave.
In a dramatic wildlife encounter caught on video, the small but fearless opossum stood its ground against a coyote, much larger than itself—and won.
For those of us native to Texas, or those that have been here for a while. already know these things. This new Texan is just now finding them out and shares what she's learned.