Releasing foul odors, hissing while assuming the strike position or going limp may be the first reaction of the frightened European ringed snake (Natrix natrix).
Which reaction plays out depends upon the particular threat and the particular situation. Specifically, the most frightening reaction is the assuming of the strike position of a venomous snake. This non-venomous European native manages to look quite intimidating even though its mouth stays closed throughout and even though there is no venom behind its bite.
He welcomes him at first but then becomes frightened
Releasing foul odors, playing dead or hissing while assuming the strike position may be among the first reactions of a frightened European water snake (Natrix natrix).Which reaction is carried out tends to depend upon the particular threat and the particular situation. Specifically, the release of foul odors is quite a turn-off to the snake's predators. The odor of strong garlic is repulsive to such European water snake predators as birds, domestic cats and foxes.
Running away with the tail held white underside up is the first reaction of a frightened white-tailed deer [Odocoileus virginianus]. One of the functions of the tail is communication among deer. The tail held upwards indicates alarm, danger, hide, run.
The first European explorers to arrive in China were greeted by the native Chinese. The explorers exchanged gifts and ideas. The European explorers took tea back to Europe.
He welcomes him at first but then becomes frightened.
The raising on end of its short coarse hair is the very first reaction of a frightened aguti (Dasyproctaspp).Specifically, the aguti is a shy, retiring rodent of Middle America, northern South America and the West Indies. It also is very fast and is known to give hunting dogs a merry chase. But some reason, it stops long enough to raise its hair on end before it takes off running!
Releasing foul odors, playing dead or hissing while assuming the strike position may be the first reactions of a frightened European grass snake (Natrix natrix).Which reaction is chosen depends upon the particular threat and the particular situation. For example, the snake that is moulting tends to play dead. The reason lies in the snake's vulnerability at that time. Specifically, moulting has its effects on the snake's eyes and vision. The snake's eyes go milky white. The visually-challenged snake tries to avoid both predator and prey interactions. It goes limp if interactions are unavoidable.Just as the snake prefers fresh prey, so do its predators. So the thought of a limp, dying or dead snake is quite unappetizing to the discriminating predator.
Raising both spiny hind legs and giving a swift, strong kick to the threatening source is the first reaction of a frightened giant weta insect ['Deinacrida spp']. Both reaction and appearance work to the giant weta's advantage. Specifically, the insect may reach an adult size of 4 inches [10 centimeters]. That figure just takes in the head, thorax and abdomen. The legs and the antennae each may add the equivalent in length to such already intimidating dimensions. Additionally, the hind legs are particularly strong and powerful.
The Canterville ghost was frightened because he could not frighten the Otis family.
The initial reaction of the Aborigines was curiosity. Some thought that the strange white men might be ghosts of their ancestors. After that, there was a mixture of hostility, suspicion and friendliness, depending upon the reactions of the European settlers.
They are called ringed planets because they are ringed planets. They have rings round them. The ones round Saturn were first noticed by Galileo and can be seen in a small telescope, while the others' rings were only discovered from photos taken from close range by spacecraft.
Robinson Crusoe is frightened by an earthquake when he is on the island for the first time, shortly after building his dwelling. The earthquake shakes the ground and causes him to fear for his safety and survival.