A number of fauna usually have a striking color. These colors are not due to genetics alone. But also as self-protection against predators, attracting the opposite sex, communication, disguise, and others.
Here are some strikingly colored animals. Beautiful but some are poisonous:
1. Quoted from University of Wisconsin, the striking color of the mantis shrimp serves to attract the opposite sex and warn against predators
2. Reported from Animal DiversityThe mandarin fish’s body is filled with mucus and it smells bad
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3. National Geographic note, the color of the peacock on the peacock aims to attract the attention of the opposite sex
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4. Reported from National Zoo, dart frogs including species that are poisonous to mammals
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5. Reported from Mental Floss, chameleons change color to help regulate body temperature and communicate
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6. This is a bird that comes from the plains of Africa. her name lilac-breasted roller. That’s good
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7. Army moths include species that have a light color. according to Insecta, Its habitat is almost spread all over the world
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8. Reported Australian Geographic, the striking color of the blue viper to give a signal that he is a venomous animal
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9. Reported Ocean Conservancy, the blue ring octopus has a powerful neurotoxin that can cause death
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10. Reported from Sea Sky, royal starfish including starfish species that can swallow their prey whole
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11. Quoted from National Geographic, mandrill including the largest monkey in the world. This animal lives in the rainforests of Africa
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12. According to eBird, mandarin ducks live in East Asia and Western Europe
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That’s a portrait of a row of strikingly colored animals. It’s very unique. It can be so colorful. Have you ever come across a unique colored animal too? Share in the comments column yes.
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This article was first written by Dahli Anggara at IDN Times Community with the title Something is Toxic, 12 Portraits of Animals with Flashy Colors on Their Body
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