Often, an animal’s coloring helps it survive. Some colors say, “Don’t mess with me.” Others help animals trap food. Here are some examples. Take a look.
Warning Sign
This frog (above) is bright orange. Its color sends a warning to other animals: “Do not eat me. I am poisonous.”
Hidden Danger
This yellow spider blends in with a flower. Bees do not see the spider. They land on the flower. Then the spider eats them.
Open Wide
Check out this lizard’s cool blue tongue. The color confuses other animals. It scares them away.
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