Will a possum fight a cat?

Will a possum fight a cat?

Opossums do not prey on cats or other larger mammals but will attack them if cornered, or if competing for food.

Are possums afraid of cats?

Although that’s how most people perceive these creatures, the fact is that possums do not prey or eat cats; instead, the possum is more likely to feel threatened, run away, and be attacked by the cat.