Camouflage in the Jungle: A Game of Hide and Seek
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Q: How does camouflage help the animals to survive?
A: When the animals blend in with their environment, predators have a hard time finding them.
Q: How is mimicry important to the glass frog?
A: By looking like the young clump of eggs he is guarding, the frog confuses and fights off attacking wasps.
Q: Which eggs does the glass frog protect and why?
A: The glass frog protects the youngest and most vulnerable eggs. The older, more developed tadpoles can actually sense danger and escape into the river below.
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