Animals that start with Y
Among the various ways animals hide predators, playing dead stands out as one of the most daring tactics employed by animals that start with Y.
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In some cases, animals pretend to be dead not to avoid predators but to feed. Here are some examples of animals beginning with Y.
Yellow-bellied Marmot: They can pretend to be motionless and lie still to avoid being noticed when they feel threatened by predators.
Yellow-spotted Salamander: Salamanders have shown ingenious stealth skills by lying still and using the colors on their bodies to camouflage themselves to help them avoid enemies.
Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby: They often use their jumping and climbing abilities to avoid predators. In addition, they can also move very quickly through rocky areas to avoid being hunted.
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