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Grass snake [Natrix natrix] playing dead as a predator defense. Sussex, UK. Stock Photo

RMEB0R8P–Grass snake [Natrix natrix] playing dead as a predator defense. Sussex, UK.

Smooth-sided toad (Rhaebo guttatus) releasing a poisonous substance from its parotoid glands. A potent neurotoxin it is dangerous if ingested. Stock Photo

RMTRK27C–Smooth-sided toad (Rhaebo guttatus) releasing a poisonous substance from its parotoid glands. A potent neurotoxin it is dangerous if ingested.

Pill millipede, Sphaerotheriida, Bangalore, Karnataka, India Stock Photo

RFFRP4AY–Pill millipede, Sphaerotheriida, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Roadrunner plays with lizard prey and eats the reptile’s tail for dessert after it’s shed in defense Stock Photo

RF2CY8AA0–Roadrunner plays with lizard prey and eats the reptile’s tail for dessert after it’s shed in defense

Puss caterpillar, larva of the southern flannel moth, Megalopyge opercularis. Hairs contain highly venomous spines Stock Photo

RMPJ1Y40–Puss caterpillar, larva of the southern flannel moth, Megalopyge opercularis. Hairs contain highly venomous spines

The Predator RQ1, an unmanned aerial vehicle. Indian Springs, Clark County, Nevada, USA. Stock Photo

RMC23173–The Predator RQ1, an unmanned aerial vehicle. Indian Springs, Clark County, Nevada, USA.

Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) exhibits broken-wing distraction display anti-predator behavior to focus attention away nearby Stock Photo

RME1W3RN–Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) exhibits broken-wing distraction display anti-predator behavior to focus attention away nearby

Close up of an African lion roaring. Stock Photo

RF2H5KMY4–Close up of an African lion roaring.

Hooded mantis (Choerododis rhombifolia) - Costa Rica - tropical rainforest Stock Photo

RMD1PK49–Hooded mantis (Choerododis rhombifolia) - Costa Rica - tropical rainforest

Defense. The crab hides under corals and defends, being closed by claws. Stock Photo

RFBT2B09–Defense. The crab hides under corals and defends, being closed by claws.

A 'Remove Before Flight' streamer hangs from the wingtip of an U.S. Air Force MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft, maintained by the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, as it sits in a hangar at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011. REUTERS/Baz Ratner( AFGHANISTAN - Tags: CONFLICT MILITARY) Stock Photo

RM2CXE8H2–A 'Remove Before Flight' streamer hangs from the wingtip of an U.S. Air Force MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft, maintained by the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, as it sits in a hangar at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan June 29, 2011. Picture taken June 29, 2011. REUTERS/Baz Ratner( AFGHANISTAN - Tags: CONFLICT MILITARY)

RFR57GBY–chinese ped dog

Mormolyce phyllodes, commonly known as the violin beetle, is a species of ground beetles in the subfamily Lebiinae living in the rainforests of the East Indies. They can reach a length of 60–100 millimetres (2.4–3.9 in).Their flat leaf-shape protects them against predators, while their flat shaped body allow them to dwell in soil cracks or under the bark and leaves of trees. Both adults and larvae are predators, feeding on insect larvae and for defense purposes, they secrete the poisonous butyric acid. Stock Photo

RM2ABNA8G–Mormolyce phyllodes, commonly known as the violin beetle, is a species of ground beetles in the subfamily Lebiinae living in the rainforests of the East Indies. They can reach a length of 60–100 millimetres (2.4–3.9 in).Their flat leaf-shape protects them against predators, while their flat shaped body allow them to dwell in soil cracks or under the bark and leaves of trees. Both adults and larvae are predators, feeding on insect larvae and for defense purposes, they secrete the poisonous butyric acid.

A mocking bird, Mimus, polyglottos, tries to drive a house cat from the vicinity of its nest. The cat had previously lost its tail in an accident. Stock Photo

RFJT0J2A–A mocking bird, Mimus, polyglottos, tries to drive a house cat from the vicinity of its nest. The cat had previously lost its tail in an accident.

False Burnet Moth pupa (Urodus sp Urodidae), in a cage woven to protect it from predators, Ecuador Stock Photo

RFD79W16–False Burnet Moth pupa (Urodus sp Urodidae), in a cage woven to protect it from predators, Ecuador

An MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle and F-16 Fighting Falcon return from an Operation Iraqi Freedom combat mission. Both aircraft provide intelligence, search and reconnaissance gathering features, as well as munitions capability to support ground troops and base defense. Stock Photo

RMCBKWNA–An MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle and F-16 Fighting Falcon return from an Operation Iraqi Freedom combat mission. Both aircraft provide intelligence, search and reconnaissance gathering features, as well as munitions capability to support ground troops and base defense.

Brown Vine Snake (Oxybelis aeneus) opening mouth wide in threat display to intimidate a predator - La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge, Boca Tapada, Costa Stock Photo

RF2J614P4–Brown Vine Snake (Oxybelis aeneus) opening mouth wide in threat display to intimidate a predator - La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge, Boca Tapada, Costa

Long-jawed orb weaver in defense pose in its web Stock Photo

RMPJ3CYF–Long-jawed orb weaver in defense pose in its web

Common bottlenose dolphin or Atlantic bottlenose dolphin feeding on a baiball (Tursiops truncatus) is a wide-ranging marine mammal . Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean. Stock Photo

RM2JYT015–Common bottlenose dolphin or Atlantic bottlenose dolphin feeding on a baiball (Tursiops truncatus) is a wide-ranging marine mammal . Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean.

RMEB0R8F–Grass snake [Natrix natrix] playing dead as a predator defense. Sussex, UK.

RMTRK27A–Smooth-sided toad (Rhaebo guttatus) releasing a poisonous substance from its parotoid glands. A potent neurotoxin it is dangerous if ingested.

Solomon Island leaf frog (Ceratobatrachus guentheri), Solomon Islands, South Pacific Stock Photo

RMARR06G–Solomon Island leaf frog (Ceratobatrachus guentheri), Solomon Islands, South Pacific

RF2CY89YB–Roadrunner plays with lizard prey and eats the reptile’s tail for dessert after it’s shed in defense

Striated Caracara or 'Johnny Rook', (Phalcoboenus australis) , Warning call, Falkland Islands Stock Photo

RMHRPGXA–Striated Caracara or 'Johnny Rook', (Phalcoboenus australis) , Warning call, Falkland Islands

Female lynx spider on a defense stance on a leaf. Stock Photo

RFH54CDR–Female lynx spider on a defense stance on a leaf.

This skink curls its body around in this defence posture, offering its tail as an alternative target for a predator Stock Photo

RF2HN32AE–This skink curls its body around in this defence posture, offering its tail as an alternative target for a predator

Scottish wildcat felis sylvestris,single adult leaving it's den, Devon Uk ( westcountry wildlife centre) Stock Photo

RMD10DDF–Scottish wildcat felis sylvestris,single adult leaving it's den, Devon Uk ( westcountry wildlife centre)

RMD1PK1D–Hooded mantis (Choerododis rhombifolia) - Costa Rica - tropical rainforest

Downy Woodpecker, Picoides pubescens, frozen still as defense against a hawk in the area, in McLeansville, North Carolina. Stock Photo

RFDJRBC5–Downy Woodpecker, Picoides pubescens, frozen still as defense against a hawk in the area, in McLeansville, North Carolina.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection air interdiction agent Tim Dybis stares out of the gunner's window of a Black Hawk helicopter over Tucson, Arizona, August 21, 2007. Crews in the fast military helicopters work closely with the CBP Predator B spy drones, in a pioneering program to spot and arrest drug traffickers and illegal immigrants crossing the desert from Mexico. The program is to be extended to parts of the northern border with Canada and the U.S. Gulf coast in coming months. To match feature USA-IMMIGRATION/BLACKHAWKS Picture taken August 21, 2007. REUTERS/Tim Gaynor (UNITED STA Stock Photo

RM2D1BP5R–U.S. Customs and Border Protection air interdiction agent Tim Dybis stares out of the gunner's window of a Black Hawk helicopter over Tucson, Arizona, August 21, 2007. Crews in the fast military helicopters work closely with the CBP Predator B spy drones, in a pioneering program to spot and arrest drug traffickers and illegal immigrants crossing the desert from Mexico. The program is to be extended to parts of the northern border with Canada and the U.S. Gulf coast in coming months. To match feature USA-IMMIGRATION/BLACKHAWKS Picture taken August 21, 2007. REUTERS/Tim Gaynor (UNITED STA

RFGJK2DH–big cat feline predator hew

red crab with big claws and a strong shell about to fight on the sand, this crustacean is a formidable fighter. macro photo of the sea life on a beach Stock Photo

RF2CAPM5D–red crab with big claws and a strong shell about to fight on the sand, this crustacean is a formidable fighter. macro photo of the sea life on a beach

RFJT0J25–A mocking bird, Mimus, polyglottos, tries to drive a house cat from the vicinity of its nest. The cat had previously lost its tail in an accident.

RFD79W23–False Burnet Moth pupa (Urodus sp Urodidae), in a cage woven to protect it from predators, Ecuador

Predator RQ-1 Umanned aerial vehicle Stock Photo

RFA9DYGA–Predator RQ-1 Umanned aerial vehicle

Unmanned military drone on patrol in front of a blue sky with clouds Stock Photo

RF2J49M0R–Unmanned military drone on patrol in front of a blue sky with clouds

Peacock mantis shrimp rearing up from the sea floor in defense Stock Photo

RMEND86R–Peacock mantis shrimp rearing up from the sea floor in defense

Common Stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca, swimming. Picture was taken in the Cirkewwa, Malta, Mediterranean Sea. Stock Photo

RME93MNJ–Common Stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca, swimming. Picture was taken in the Cirkewwa, Malta, Mediterranean Sea.

RFK1KXP3–American Bald Eagle

RMTRK27B–Smooth-sided toad (Rhaebo guttatus) releasing a poisonous substance from its parotoid glands. A potent neurotoxin it is dangerous if ingested.

RMARR16M–Solomon Island leaf frog (Ceratobatrachus guentheri), Solomon Islands, South Pacific

RF2CY8B1A–Roadrunner plays with lizard prey and eats the reptile’s tail for dessert after it’s shed in defense

Brown Skua (Catharacta skua lonnbergi) Warning Call, South Georgia Island Stock Photo

RMBCGW0P–Brown Skua (Catharacta skua lonnbergi) Warning Call, South Georgia Island

RFH54CET–Female lynx spider on a defense stance on a leaf.

RF2HN32AD–This skink curls its body around in this defence posture, offering its tail as an alternative target for a predator

Bobcat (Lynx rufus) hunting in Yosemite National Park; California, United States of America Stock Photo

RFMDHDE0–Bobcat (Lynx rufus) hunting in Yosemite National Park; California, United States of America

RMD1PJX5–Hooded mantis (Choerododis rhombifolia) - Costa Rica - tropical rainforest

A mother and baby Topi (Damaliscus lunatus) try to fend off the attack of a pair of Black-backed Jackals (Canis mesomelas) trying to take the offspri Stock Photo

RM2JW8KE2–A mother and baby Topi (Damaliscus lunatus) try to fend off the attack of a pair of Black-backed Jackals (Canis mesomelas) trying to take the offspri

U.S. Customs and Border Protection pilots Wade Koontz (L) and Rich Rouviere ready a Black Hawk helicopter for a mission south of Tucson, Arizona, August 21, 2007. Crews in the fast military helicopters work closely with the CBP Predator B spy drones, in a pioneering program to spot and arrest drug traffickers and illegal immigrants crossing the desert from Mexico. The program is to be extended to parts of the northern border with Canada and the U.S. Gulf coast in coming months. To match feature USA-IMMIGRATION/BLACKHAWKS Picture taken August 21, 2007. REUTERS/Tim Gaynor (UNITED STAT Stock Photo

RM2D2MRMM–U.S. Customs and Border Protection pilots Wade Koontz (L) and Rich Rouviere ready a Black Hawk helicopter for a mission south of Tucson, Arizona, August 21, 2007. Crews in the fast military helicopters work closely with the CBP Predator B spy drones, in a pioneering program to spot and arrest drug traffickers and illegal immigrants crossing the desert from Mexico. The program is to be extended to parts of the northern border with Canada and the U.S. Gulf coast in coming months. To match feature USA-IMMIGRATION/BLACKHAWKS Picture taken August 21, 2007. REUTERS/Tim Gaynor (UNITED STAT

European Gray wolf (Canis lupus) running for cover, near Kresna, Bulgaria Stock Photo

RF2G8E5ND–European Gray wolf (Canis lupus) running for cover, near Kresna, Bulgaria

Second world war gun emplacement on the NE coast of Maud Island facing the Tasman Sea, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand. The guns have long gone. Stock Photo

RF2BHBJDP–Second world war gun emplacement on the NE coast of Maud Island facing the Tasman Sea, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand. The guns have long gone.

RFJT0J2E–A mocking bird, Mimus, polyglottos, tries to drive a house cat from the vicinity of its nest. The cat had previously lost its tail in an accident.

RFD79W2W–False Burnet Moth pupa (Urodus sp Urodidae), in a cage woven to protect it from predators, Ecuador

Portrait of procambarus clarkii, a freshwater crayfish species, native to the Southeastern United States. Invasive species Stock Photo

RFEJF2RK–Portrait of procambarus clarkii, a freshwater crayfish species, native to the Southeastern United States. Invasive species

Orb spider, Argiope aurantia, with captured butterfly Stock Photo

RFC1W37T–Orb spider, Argiope aurantia, with captured butterfly

Blacktip Shark, Carcharhinus limbatus, Near Threatened, with school of Southern African Pilchards, Sardinops sagax, Port St. Johns, Wild Coast Stock Photo

RM2H0351C–Blacktip Shark, Carcharhinus limbatus, Near Threatened, with school of Southern African Pilchards, Sardinops sagax, Port St. Johns, Wild Coast

Group of striped eel catfish is gathered under the coral, Puerto Galera, Philippines Stock Photo

RFHHW738–Group of striped eel catfish is gathered under the coral, Puerto Galera, Philippines

RFK1KP8N–American Bald Eagle

RMTRK27D–Smooth-sided toad (Rhaebo guttatus) releasing a poisonous substance from its parotoid glands. A potent neurotoxin it is dangerous if ingested.

Poison dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius regina), Surinam Stock Photo

RMARPYAK–Poison dart frog (Dendrobates tinctorius regina), Surinam

RF2CY8AFE–Roadrunner plays with lizard prey and eats the reptile’s tail for dessert after it’s shed in defense

GLASS PIECES ON THE HOUSE FENCE FOR PROTECTION OF INTRUDERS Stock Photo

RFKRK05C–GLASS PIECES ON THE HOUSE FENCE FOR PROTECTION OF INTRUDERS

RFH54CGD–Female lynx spider on a defense stance on a leaf.

Siberian Tiger, panthera tigris altaica, Portait with open Mouth, Defense Posture Stock Photo

RMGDAN3K–Siberian Tiger, panthera tigris altaica, Portait with open Mouth, Defense Posture

This day octopus, Octopus cyanea, is releasing an ink cloud in an attempt to escape a predator, Hawaii. The day octopus is also known as the big blue Stock Photo

RM2M7677E–This day octopus, Octopus cyanea, is releasing an ink cloud in an attempt to escape a predator, Hawaii. The day octopus is also known as the big blue

Hooded mantis (Choerododis rhombifolia) - Costa Rica - tropical rainforest feeding on katydid Stock Photo

RMD1PGXB–Hooded mantis (Choerododis rhombifolia) - Costa Rica - tropical rainforest feeding on katydid

RM2JW8KH4–A mother and baby Topi (Damaliscus lunatus) try to fend off the attack of a pair of Black-backed Jackals (Canis mesomelas) trying to take the offspri

U.S. Customs and Border Protection pilot Rich Rouviere (L) and air interdiction agent Tim Dybis prepare for a fly a Black Hawk helicopter mission in Tucson, Arizona, August 21, 2007. Crews in the fast military helicopters work closely with the CBP Predator B spy drones, in a pioneering program to spot and arrest drug traffickers and illegal immigrants crossing the desert from Mexico. The program is to be extended to parts of the northern border with Canada and the U.S. Gulf coast in coming months. To match feature USA-IMMIGRATION/BLACKHAWKS Picture taken August 21, 2007. REUTERS/Tim Gaynor Stock Photo

RM2D21X36–U.S. Customs and Border Protection pilot Rich Rouviere (L) and air interdiction agent Tim Dybis prepare for a fly a Black Hawk helicopter mission in Tucson, Arizona, August 21, 2007. Crews in the fast military helicopters work closely with the CBP Predator B spy drones, in a pioneering program to spot and arrest drug traffickers and illegal immigrants crossing the desert from Mexico. The program is to be extended to parts of the northern border with Canada and the U.S. Gulf coast in coming months. To match feature USA-IMMIGRATION/BLACKHAWKS Picture taken August 21, 2007. REUTERS/Tim Gaynor

Cheetah attacking spotted hyena, Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Ndutu), Tanzania Stock Photo

RFFT0EA0–Cheetah attacking spotted hyena, Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Ndutu), Tanzania

Group of Puku antelopes in a row near river looking for predator Stock Photo

RF2BJ9JJ6–Group of Puku antelopes in a row near river looking for predator

RFJT0J2T–A mocking bird, Mimus, polyglottos, tries to drive a house cat from the vicinity of its nest. The cat had previously lost its tail in an accident.

beautiful green praying mantis. Gracious and fragile insect, slim and elegant but dreadful predator. Macro photo in the jungle of Koh Phayam, Thailand Stock Photo

RF2CG18BJ–beautiful green praying mantis. Gracious and fragile insect, slim and elegant but dreadful predator. Macro photo in the jungle of Koh Phayam, Thailand

Senior Airman Bethany Lamb and Tech. Sgt. Travis Wheeler load an inert missile onto a MQ-1 Predator during a load crew competition April 5 at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Load crew competitions are held on a quarterly basis to help build morale through friendly competition. Lamb and Wheeler are 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew members. Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker Stock Photo

RMEG2AG2–Senior Airman Bethany Lamb and Tech. Sgt. Travis Wheeler load an inert missile onto a MQ-1 Predator during a load crew competition April 5 at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Load crew competitions are held on a quarterly basis to help build morale through friendly competition. Lamb and Wheeler are 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew members. Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker

orb spider, Nephila clavipes Stock Photo

RFC1W2TB–orb spider, Nephila clavipes

A Bald Eagle perches in a slash pine tree in the Florida Everglades before taking flight a few moments later. Stock Photo

RF2D3YMGJ–A Bald Eagle perches in a slash pine tree in the Florida Everglades before taking flight a few moments later.

A diver is taking picture of a honeycomb moray eel, North Male Atoll, Maldives Stock Photo

RFHHW72R–A diver is taking picture of a honeycomb moray eel, North Male Atoll, Maldives

RFK1KXNT–American Bald Eagle

A rough green snake opens its mouth in a defensive display to ward off a potential predator. Stock Photo

RFKE7YCY–A rough green snake opens its mouth in a defensive display to ward off a potential predator.

Poison dark frog (Dendrobates tinctorius), Surinam cobalt, Surinam Stock Photo

RMARR07K–Poison dark frog (Dendrobates tinctorius), Surinam cobalt, Surinam

RF2CY8A6A–Roadrunner plays with lizard prey and eats the reptile’s tail for dessert after it’s shed in defense

GLASS PIECES ON THE HOUSE FENCE Stock Photo

RFKRTTDE–GLASS PIECES ON THE HOUSE FENCE

Scorpion in the desert, closeup Stock Photo

RM2CB4K6P–Scorpion in the desert, closeup

Close up shot of a mantis on a branch and green background. Stock Photo

RF2AXDNFY–Close up shot of a mantis on a branch and green background.

Slow worm (Anguis fragilis) detached tail following a predator attack. Reptile behaviour, autotomy, dropped tail. Stock Photo

RMMFF7YD–Slow worm (Anguis fragilis) detached tail following a predator attack. Reptile behaviour, autotomy, dropped tail.

RMD1PJP2–Hooded mantis (Choerododis rhombifolia) - Costa Rica - tropical rainforest feeding on katydid

RM2JW8KDP–A mother and baby Topi (Damaliscus lunatus) try to fend off the attack of a pair of Black-backed Jackals (Canis mesomelas) trying to take the offspri

A United States Air Force technician pushes a Predator unmanned surveillance plane out of its hangar at an airbase in the Gulf March 10, 2003. France waged a diplomatic battle against the United States and Britain on Monday to woo wavering nations into the anti-war camp for a U.N. vote unlikely to alter U.S. plans to invade Iraq. REUTERS/Chris Helgren CLH/ Stock Photo

RM2D3KN84–A United States Air Force technician pushes a Predator unmanned surveillance plane out of its hangar at an airbase in the Gulf March 10, 2003. France waged a diplomatic battle against the United States and Britain on Monday to woo wavering nations into the anti-war camp for a U.N. vote unlikely to alter U.S. plans to invade Iraq. REUTERS/Chris Helgren CLH/

RFFT0EA2–Cheetah attacking spotted hyena, Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Ndutu), Tanzania

'Caterpillar hunter' ground beetle (Calosoma scrutator). This large, fast-moving predator hunts caterpillars and even climbs trees in pursuit of prey. Stock Photo

RFR8J44B–'Caterpillar hunter' ground beetle (Calosoma scrutator). This large, fast-moving predator hunts caterpillars and even climbs trees in pursuit of prey.

RFJT0J26–A mocking bird, Mimus, polyglottos, tries to drive a house cat from the vicinity of its nest. The cat had previously lost its tail in an accident.

Hedgehog on last year's dry foliage in the spring forest. Close-up. Stock Photo

RF2G01T30–Hedgehog on last year's dry foliage in the spring forest. Close-up.

U.S. Air Force maintenance personnel from the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Sq., Creech Air Force Base, Nevada conduct post flight maintenance on an RQ-1 Predator at Aeropuerto Rafael Hernandez outside Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on 27 Jan., 2010. The RQ-1 remotely piloted systems are operating out of Puerto Rico in support of Operation Unified Response in Haiti. Airmen from Creech Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. are providing 24 hour a day full-motion video in real time to international relief workers on the ground in order to speed humanitarian aid to remote and cut-off areas of the country follow Stock Photo

RMEG159K–U.S. Air Force maintenance personnel from the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Sq., Creech Air Force Base, Nevada conduct post flight maintenance on an RQ-1 Predator at Aeropuerto Rafael Hernandez outside Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on 27 Jan., 2010. The RQ-1 remotely piloted systems are operating out of Puerto Rico in support of Operation Unified Response in Haiti. Airmen from Creech Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev. are providing 24 hour a day full-motion video in real time to international relief workers on the ground in order to speed humanitarian aid to remote and cut-off areas of the country follow