Animals who are great mimicry artists

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South African puff adder

These reptiles wave their tails to mimic worms or caterpillars

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Spicebush swallowtail caterpillar

Spicebush swallowtail caterpillar practices mimicry over multiple life stages by tricking birds into not eating them

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Alligator snapping turtle

These reptiles have an appendage on their tongue that moves back and forth to resemble a worm to catch prey

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Mimic octopus

The mimic octopus is unusual because unlike most other mimics who stick to impersonating one other species, this cephalopod impersonates multiple

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Male superb lyrebird

Male super lyrebird is famous for lying! This bird can imitate the calls of more than 20 other species to attract partners

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Fang blenny

The fang blenny can switch to have a black body and electric blue stripe that resembles the wrasse to bite off the scales and skin of larger fish

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Photuris Firefly

Female photos fireflies mimic the mating flashes of the female Photinus fireflies to express love

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