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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aquatic animals rapidly changing direction or speed to escape predators.

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

Using a lure or decoy to attract and catch prey.

Predators using sound to locate prey by the echoes returned.

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

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

Predators working together to manipulate and capture prey.