Italian wall lizard
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The Italian wall lizard or ruin lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. P. siculus is native to southern and southeastern Europe, but has also been introduced elsewhere in the contine
Podarcis siculus near Entella river 153
Italian wall lizard consuming a caterpillar
Juvenile
P. siculus taking morning sunbath
Aposematism
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Aposematism is the advertising by an animal, whether terrestrial or marine, to potential predators that it is not worth attacking or eating. This unprofitability may consist of any defences that make
Italian wall lizard
…preference for the consumption of non-conspicuous prey. Conspicuous coloration is a strong deterrent of consumption of carabid beetles. When consuming aposematic prey, P. siculus throws its head back and rubs its snout on the soil. Such behavior has been attributed to the unpalatability of aposematic prey. P…
The bright colours of this granular poison frog signal a warning to predators of its toxicity.
The honey badger's reverse countershading makes it conspicuous, honestly signalling its ability to defend itself through its aggressive temperament and its sharp teeth and claws.
Flamboyant cuttlefish colours warn of toxicity
Hycleus lugens, an aposematically coloured beetle