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Liars, cheats and copycats
Trickery and deception in nature
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Meet some of the world's most dastardly creatures, who lie, cheat and deceive for a living. There's the deadly praying mantis that looks like an innocent pink flower. The assassin bug that strums spider webs to lure in a tasty snack. The cuttlefish that changes colour...
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Liars, cheats and copycats
Popular science writer James O'Hanlon introduces readers to a smorgasbord of creatures who use disguise, camouflage, mimicry and misdirection to beat their predators.
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Meet some of the world's most dastardly creatures, who lie, cheat and deceive for a living.
There's the deadly praying mantis that looks like an innocent pink flower. The assassin bug that strums spider webs to lure in a tasty snack. The cuttlefish that changes colour to hide its romantic intentions.
To understand how these creatures swindle their way to the top, Liars, Cheats and Copycats reveals the science behind camouflage, mimicry and masquerade. Taking readers on a journey from tropical rainforests to the darkness of deep ocean trenches, James O'Hanlon explores how animals and plants use deception to avoid predators, lure in prey and even reproduce.
From creatures that disappear in front of your eyes to ones that misdirect their foes like masterful magicians, there are endless ways that animals can swindle their way to survival.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761170171
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 November 2025
Country: Australia
Imprint: NewSouth Publishing
Illustration: Illustrations
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Width: 135.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 240
About the Author
James O'Hanlon has travelled around Australia and the globe uncovering the secret lives of insects and spiders. He has published more than 30 academic papers, and his popular science writing has appeared in ABC News, Australian Geographic, The Guardian and Sydney Morning Herald. He is the author of Silk & Venom: The incredible lives of spiders.
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