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Warning colors prevent some animals from being eaten because their bright colors serve as a warning. The colors signify to predators that eating the animal will cause them to become ill or hurt.
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Can species bred in captivity be saved from extinction?
By being bred in captivity it eliminates the animals from being eaten by natural predators. We take animals into captivity to prevent extinction by eliminating factors of death.
What is the reason for the different types of animals becoming endangered?
well animals are being shot killed or being run over. also maybe other animals are eating other animals
How are animals classified as being vertebrates?
Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone. A vertebrate has a 'vertebra' - a backbone
How many animals are being abused?
No one really knows how many animals are being abused, just this moment even. But all we can do is not abuse our animals, join non-abuser clubs, like ASPCA online community, and help abused animals.
What is the best part in the job of being a zoologist?
helping animals, working with others, and observing animals
How are animals protected by colors?
Animals can use colours in many different ways : Some use colour as a warning against other animals , indicating that they are poisonous/venomous so that they don't get attacked. Some animals can even mimic the colours of other animals that are poisonous to avoid being preyed upon. Some use it as a means of camouflage so that they go undetected by predators.
What is the use of of a rattle of a rattlesnake?
It's used as a warning - to let animals (and people) know they're venomous.
How can being red yellow or orange help an animal avoid predators?
these are warning colours that clain its owner is poisoness to eat and should be avoided
How do you see different colours?
We see different colours because other colours are being absorbed.
Can species bred in captivity be saved from extinction?
By being bred in captivity it eliminates the animals from being eaten by natural predators. We take animals into captivity to prevent extinction by eliminating factors of death.
Can animal see colors?
Animals can see in color not every color but most of them.Answer:Science indicates that many animals see colours although the palate they see is more limited than ours. Birds and some reptiles obviously devote a fair amount of energy into being coloured to attract mates, birds and other animals are attracted to coloured fruits and flowers, dog's can be trained to fetch balls of specific colours, insects use colours to warn predators away (hornets and Monarch butterflies) - all of these actions would be useless if animals could not see colours.
What three colours are used to build all colours on a color monitor screen?
Im Not So Sure About Colours On A Monitor Screen But.. Humans Can Only See Three Colours, Green, Blue And Red For Example A Leaf Looks Green Because Red And Blue Light Are Being Absorbed But Green Light Is Being Reflected. The Three Colours Mix To Create Other Colours Such As Magenta Or Cyan. If Something Looks Black Its Because All Three Colours Are Being Absorbed If Something Looks White Its Because All Three Colours Are Being Reflected
Why do animals have camouflage?
They have camouflage so they can be hidden from enemies.They camouflage themselves to prevent from being seen by their predators or prey, so that they can avoid from being eaten or catch their prey.
What can man do to prevent oil spills?
by being careful not to spill ant oils anywhere, otherwise you'll risk alot of animals lives.
Are animals still being used for Experiments?
Sadly yes but people are trying to prevent it from happening. But with a bit of luck it should stop soon.
How many animals are killed a year form being hunted?
some were over 1,000,000 are killed each year just by being hunted over 100,000,000 are killed in a year warning it is not exactly that number it is just an estimate
How is a water mite adapted to its own environment?
The water mite has adapted to its environment due to its colours, being transparent, brown or red, the the browns being able to blend more easily into less clear waters, the red being known by other animals as poisonous and lethal.
