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The ability of an animal to blend in with its surroundings to avoid detection.

A form of defense where a harmless species imitates the warning signals of a harmful species to avoid predation.

The use of bright coloring to warn predators that an organism is toxic, venomous, or otherwise harmful.

A sudden change in an animal's appearance designed to scare off or momentarily distract a predator.

A defense mechanism where an animal lies motionless as if dead to avoid attention from predators.

An animal's primary defense mechanism by escaping from predators rapidly.

A tactic where an animal makes itself appear larger or more dangerous to ward off attackers.

The use of toxic or noxious substances to deter predators.

A behavior in which members of a prey species aggressively chase away a predator.

A type of mimicry where a harmless species has evolved to imitate the warning signals of a harmful species to deter predators.

The actions that animals take to avoid detection, such as remaining motionless or hiding.

A physical adaptation involving thick, hardened parts of the body that protect an animal from predators.

A form of mimicry where two or more harmful species resemble each other, augmenting the warning signal.

A hunting technique where predators either chase down prey or lie in wait for it.

Predators working together to manipulate and capture prey.

A toxic substance used by some animals to incapacitate or kill their prey.

A jumping behavior seen in some prey animals which may signal to predators that the prey is not worth pursuing.

Using objects in the environment to accomplish tasks such as hunting.

A behavior where animals aggressively defend a territory to maintain exclusive access to resources.

A behavior where an animal draws a predator's attention away from a vulnerable target, often its young.

Vocalizations made to alert conspecifics of the presence of a predator.

Aquatic animals rapidly changing direction or speed to escape predators.

Predators using sound to locate prey by the echoes returned.

Using a lure or decoy to attract and catch prey.