Mark S. Teshera
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View article: Foraging and scavenging behaviour of the prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis): no evidence that envenomation cues facilitate kleptoparasitism of struck prey
Foraging and scavenging behaviour of the prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis): no evidence that envenomation cues facilitate kleptoparasitism of struck prey Open
Most viperids are ambush predators that primarily use venom to subdue prey, employing a strike-release-trail hunting strategy whereby snakes follow the unique scent of envenomated prey to locate carcasses they have bitten and released. In …
View article: A remarkable example of suspected Batesian mimicry of Gaboon Vipers (Reptilia: Viperidae: <i>Bitis gabonica</i>) by Congolese Giant Toads (Amphibia: Bufonidae: <i>Sclerophrys channingi</i>)
A remarkable example of suspected Batesian mimicry of Gaboon Vipers (Reptilia: Viperidae: <i>Bitis gabonica</i>) by Congolese Giant Toads (Amphibia: Bufonidae: <i>Sclerophrys channingi</i>) Open
Batesian mimicry is a phenomenon in nature whereby a non-toxic animal emulates a noxious one, seeking to deter predators by deception. This type of mimicry occurs in many animals, with numerous documented examples of invertebrates, harmles…