How do opossums avoid getting and spreading diseases? — Part 3: How do opossums avoid getting and spreading diseases? — Part 3: Limits, Trade-offs, and Open Questions
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What Limits Exist?
What are the fundamental constraints or boundaries on how opossums avoid diseases? Opossums have several ways to stay healthy, but there are limits to each one. For example, their body temperature is slightly lower than that of other mammals, which makes it harder for some diseases to thrive. Yet, this doesn't prevent all diseases. Opossums often live in environments where they can encounter harmful germs, so they still face risks.
🧠 Pause & Think: Why can't opossums completely avoid all diseases?
⚖️ Choose: Would you prefer: A. A stronger immune system but need more food B. A weaker immune system but need less food Why?