| SECRETS OF NATURE - SAFETY IN HIDING (Animal camouflage) | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7377 |
| Catalog #: | 488466 | |
| Clip Number: | 488466-15 | |
| Orginal Film: | DOCUMENTARIES | |
| Timecode: | 01:47:35 - 01:49:34 | |
| Location: | Various | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/GENERAL: Behavior, Camouflage ANIMALS/GENERAL: Behavior, Defense | |
| Description: | Caterpillars munch on leaves. Particular type of caterpillar (privet hawkmoth?). Lobster Moth caterpillar looks like a leaf. Copying fierce animals is a technique used by defenceless ones. (camouflage) For example the beehawk moth - has stripes to imitate a bee. Bee and moth feeding to show their different techniques. Loofah caterpillar contrives to look like a piece of stick. Lots of caterpillars seeking "safety in hiding" on a branch. | |
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