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Mimicry, often seen when an animal or plant resembles another object in its surroundings for concealment or protection from predators. There are many different kinds of mimicry, ranging from aggressive mimicry, where a predator mimics another organism to trap its … Continue reading →

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  When we think of scavengers, we think of vultures lazily circling the skies waiting to eat the roadkill on side of the road. Being a scavenger is seen as being too lazy to work for your own food, instead, … Continue reading →

No one wants to be eaten by anything if they can help it, and so animals have developed emergency contingencies to avoid predation. A common response to fear of predation is often changing performance or fitness throughout all stages of … Continue reading →