Warning Colors in the Animal World

by AMNH on

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It's not easy being green. 

But it's awesome being yellow.

Or red. Or orange, black, and white. In the natural world, many different animal species use bright colors and patterns to advertise the fact that they would make a horrible snack.

These warning colors are good for both predators and prey, and can be seen in a variety of species ranging from moths to mammals.