I am Opossum.  Ugly long snout.  Ratty tail.  Not very pretty body.

          I am Opossum.  I may not be much to look at, but my Mother loves me!

          I am Opossum.  Probably the only other thing you know about me it that I "play dead" when facing danger.

          I am Opossum.  Your scientists say that my fear overloads my nervous system and causes chemicals to be released which incapacitate me by placing me into a temporary state of near unconsciousness.  Or something like that.

          I am Opossum.  What a mouthful to say that retreat in the face of mortal danger may be a life-saving option.

          I am Opossum.  My Mother gave me this defense because she loves me so.  By surrendering before the battle, I win the war.

          I am Opossum.  Learn to know when to fight and when to let the storm of battle pass over and around you.