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They Aren’t Mostly Dangerous, But One Possum Could Change Everything—Are You Ready? When you think of wild animals, your mind might leap first to predators, venomous snakes, or aggressive mammals. But what if the next big breakthrough in ecology, biotechnology, or environmental protection doesn’t come from a lion or a bear—but from a creature most people consider harmless, even quirky: the possum? Surprisingly, they aren’t mostly dangerous—but a single species of possum may hold the key to unexpected innovation. From disease resistance to bio-inspired sustainability, one possum is quietly challenging our assumptions about wildlife—and potentially changing fields we never expected. ### Why Possums Are Far More Than Just Oddballs