Why dazzling patterns in motion may put off predators
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 08:30
in Biology & Nature
Many animals are masters of illusion, with the ability to fool a potential mate or predator with a flourish of feathers or display of exaggerated ferocity. The EU is currently funding research into what are known as motion dazzle markings – high contrast patterns such as black and white stripes that do not provide concealment to a prey animal but may help it to avoid capture – which appear to alter the perception of predators.