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WARNINGS

Rather than hiding themselves, or having elaborate 2 POISON DART FROG 3 LION
defenses, some animals give clear warnings to These small, brightly colored frogs from Big cats roar to warn others to stay out
predators or competitors either to stay away or risk Central and South America release poison of their territory. In addition to the loud
getting hurt. Warnings can take the form of sounds, from glands in their skin that can kill sound, an open mouth displays the lion’s
gestures, or bright colors, which announce that predators, such as snakes and spiders. sharp teeth and makes its head looks
Their bright colors and patterns advertise
bigger and scarier. Other animals that
an animal is dangerous, poisonous, or both. A few the fact that they are not good to eat. display their teeth include monkeys.
animals even mimic the colors or shapes of other
poisonous animals in order to trick enemies into
believing that they are dangerous.

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1 RATTLESNAKE
These highly venomous snakes have
a warning rattle at the end of their tail.
Wide open mouth
If threatened by a predator or a large
shows off the lion’s
animal that might step on it, the sharp teeth
rattlesnake vibrates its rattle,
producing a loud buzz.

Rattle is
made from
modified scales

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Bright colors mark
the frog as being
poisonous

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Bright red
stripes are a
2 sign of danger

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