Animals That Imitate Others to Survive
Mimic Octopus
This octopus can impersonate over 15 species, including lionfish and sea snakes, to confuse predators and escape threats easily.
Viceroy Butterfly
It mimics the monarch butterfly’s bright colors to trick predators into thinking it’s toxic, even though it isn’t.
Milk Snake
Wearing red, black, and yellow bands, this harmless snake looks like the deadly coral snake to stay protected from predators.
Bee Hawk-Moth
Covered in fuzzy hairs and buzzing like a bee, this harmless moth mimics bees to stay safe while collecting nectar.
Owl Butterfly
Its huge wing eyespots resemble an owl’s stare, scaring off birds and small predators that mistake it for a bigger animal.
Hoverfly
Despite lacking a sting, its bright yellow-black body makes it look like a bee or wasp, keeping hungry predators at bay.
Spider-Tailed Horned Viper
Its tail mimics a spider`s movement, luring birds close enough for the snake to ambush them with a deadly strike.