Liars, Cheats, and Copycats Trickery and Deception in Nature

Meet some of the world's most insidious creatures, who lie, cheat, and cheat to make a living. There is a murderous mantis that resembles an innocent pink flower. The killer insect that weaves cobwebs to attract a delicious meal. and a squid that changes color to hide its romantic intentions.To understand how these beings manipulate to survive, Liars, Deceivers, and Impersonators reveals the science behind camouflage, mimicry, and disguise. James O'Hanlon takes readers on a journey from tropical rainforests to the darkness of deep ocean trenches, exploring how animals and plants use deception to avoid predators, attract prey, and even reproduce.From creatures that disappear before your eyes to those that mislead their enemies like master magicians, this book reveals the myriad ways in which animals can survive through spectacular tricks-and highlights the evolution of these ubiquitous strategies.