Mimicry in animals is a common form of protection from predators. For instance, two distasteful or toxic butterflies may mimic each other for mutual defense, as the viceroy and monarch butterflies do.

In nature, survival is rarely about brute strength alone. Many species rely on intelligence, adaptation and deception to navigate the constant struggle between predator and prey. Some pretend to be ...

People love going to zoos. You get a close-up look at wild animals, might get to watch sea lions jump through a hoop, and just might be cussed out by an unruly gang of parrots. Wait, what? That’s ...

Last week, retired biology professor Jack Kirkley helped us tell the difference between the monarch and viceroy butterflies. The viceroy mimics the monarch, which is poisonous to eat. Following a ...

Discover the fascinating world of camouflage and masterful mimicry in this gallery of hidden animals. From elusive snow leopards to tiny mantises, these animals of all shapes and sizes can blend ...