Clever caterpillars
Birds, lizards, and mammals love
the taste of caterpillars. So caterpillars
have developed plenty of ways to keep
these enemies away. Some disguise
themselves as snakes, or show off a
pair of big scary eyes. Other caterpillars
can blast a nasty-smelling spray into
the face of hungry predators.
30Small snake?
The caterpillar puffs
up the front of its
body and shows off
its false eyes to trick
birds into thinking
it is a snake.Simple eyes at the side
of their head allow
caterpillars to
make out light
and dark.Zebra with horns
If you thought only large animals have
horns, then look again! The head horns
and long spiny hairs on this zebra
caterpillar warn predators that an
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