EPISODE · Sep 7, 2021 · 37 MIN
Mimicry Masters: Nature’s Best Impersonators
from Wildly Curious · host Katy Reiss & Laura Fawks Lapole
Send us Fan MailIn this mid-season mini-episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore the incredible world of mimicry in animals. From the orchid mantis that fools pollinators by looking like a flower, to the death’s head hawk moth that sneaks into beehives by mimicking a bee’s scent, they uncover some of the most mind-blowing mimicry strategies in the animal kingdom. They also break down the different types of mimicry, such as Batesian, Müllerian, and aggressive mimicry, in an episode full of fascinating facts and humor.Perfect for nature lovers, science enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how animals use disguise and deception to survive. Tune in to discover how these creatures thrive by blending in, standing out, or imitating their enemies. Support the show🎉 Support us on Patreon to keep the episodes coming! 🪼🦤🧠 For more laughs, catch us on YouTube!Track a real wild animal. Support conservation. Feel slightly cooler than you did five seconds ago. Visit www.myfahlo.com to get 20% off tracking bracelets with code WildlyKaty.
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Send us Fan Mail In this mid-season mini-episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore the incredible world of mimicry in animals. From the orchid mantis that fools pollinators by looking like a flower, to the death’s head hawk moth that sneaks into beehives by mimicking a bee’s scent, they uncover some of the most mind-blowing mimicry strategies in the animal kingdom. They also break down the different types of mimicry, such a...
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