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‘Girls Play Dead’ is a captivating, myth-busting look at sexual assault

When the New York Times Magazine contributor and National Magazine Award winner Jen Percy was growing up in rural Oregon, she and her mother went into the woods and practiced playing dead. “My mother ...
Newsweek

Dog Takes Concept of Playing Dead to Dramatic New Level: ‘A Real Joker’

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A dog has been showcasing her flair for the dramatic when playing dead ...
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When These Snakes Play Dead, Soiling Themselves Is Part of the Act

Dice snakes found on an island in southeastern Europe fully commit themselves to the role of ex-reptile. By Asher Elbein Most snakes flee or fight when attacked. Then there are the dice snakes of ...
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9 animals that ‘play dead’ and the surprising reasons behind this behaviour

Imagine stumbling upon what seems to be a lifeless creature, collapsed on its side, utterly motionless, and perhaps even emitting a foul odour. To the untrained eye, it appears dead, yet in a matter ...