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The sneakiest tricksters of the animal kingdom - Eldridge Adams

A male firefly emits a series of enticing flashes. He hopes a female will respond and mate with him. A female from a different species mimics his patterns: by tricking the male, she lures him in -- and turns him into a meal. Where else do we see this kind of trickery in the animal kingdom? Eldridge Adams details the surprising complexity of how animals manipulate predators, prey and their rivals. Lesson by Eldridge Adams, directed by The Duke and the Duck.

English
  • Originally Aired December 18, 2018
  • Runtime 5 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code 40KRCazHyuw
  • Network YouTube
  • On Other Sites Official Website
  • Created December 28, 2018 by
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  • Modified October 23, 2022 by
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