#mimicry — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #mimicry, aggregated by home.social.
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The #honeybadger is widespread in #Africa and shares #habitats with #cheetahs. Cheetah #cubs possess a #mane-like, light-colored #fur running down their back, reminiscent of the honey badger, which is highly unpopular with #predators due to its #defensive nature. R. L. Eaton (1976) concluded that the cubs #mimic the honey badger to avoid predation. #mimicry
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Hornet Hoverfly (Volucella zonaria) female on a bramble flower at Bath City Farm, #Bath #Somerset #UK.
This harmless Hornet mimic has expanded its range over the past few decades, and a study has strongly linked this expansion to #climatechange.
#nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #twerton #bathcityfarm #ukwildlife #bathnature #ukinsects #pollinator #ukhoverflies #hoverfly #hoverflies #diptera #mimicry #climatechange