Some of the world's strangest creatures 世界上最奇怪的生物
Are those that have mastered the art of deception. 是那些掌握了欺骗技巧的人。
Animals use color, pattern and shape 动物使用颜色、图案和形状
To disappear, distract prey, 消失，分散猎物的注意力，
And to confuse would-be killers. 并迷惑那些潜在的杀手。
Their artistry is varied and complex, 他们的艺术风格多样而复杂，
And it can mean the difference between life and death. 这意味着生与死的区别。
One of the most remarkable adaptations 最显著的适应之一
That help animals stay alive is known as active camouflage. 帮助动物生存的方法被称为主动伪装。
It's the ability to rapidly adopt the colors 它是快速适应颜色的能力
And patterns of an animal's surroundings. 以及动物周围环境的模式。
Cephalopods like cuttlefish and octopuses can change colors 像乌贼和章鱼这样的头足类动物会变色
To become nearly invisible in the blink of an eye. 转眼间变得几乎看不见。
Imagine what it would be like 想象一下会是什么样子
To freely move around one's domain, 在自己的地盘上自由移动，
Able to escape detection. 能够逃脱侦查。
Effortlessly changing color to blend into the scenery 轻松变换颜色融入景物
If necessary. 如有必要。
It seems like magic. 好像有魔力。
But it's not. 但事实并非如此。
Cuttlefish set the standard 墨鱼定标准
When it comes to active camouflage. 当谈到主动伪装时。
The so-called "chameleon of the sea" 所谓的“海洋变色龙”
Has tiny cells embedded in its skin 皮肤里有微小的细胞
Called chromatophores. 叫做色素体。
Triggered by its nervous system, 由它的神经系统触发，
These electrified cells expand and contract, 这些带电的细胞膨胀收缩，
Changing the color 改变颜色
And the brightness of the animal, 动物的光辉，
And reflecting the colors of the ocean 反射海洋的颜色
That it can't create itself. 它不能创造自己。
With skin that shimmers like a mirage, 皮肤像海市蜃楼一样闪闪发光，
This hypnotic color-changing camouflage 这种催眠的变色伪装
Is a marvel of the underwater world. 是水下世界的奇迹。
Its natural cloaking device 它的天然隐形装置
Is designed for one deadly reason: 是为了一个致命的原因而设计的：
To attack unsuspecting prey. 攻击毫无防备的猎物。
Octopuses have a smaller range of hues than cuttlefish, 章鱼的颜色范围比墨鱼小，
But they're amazing color-shifters 但它们是令人惊奇的颜色变换器
In their own right. 以他们自己的权利。
Living in the waters around indonesia, 生活在印度尼西亚附近的水域，
The mimic octopus sinks down into the sand, 模拟章鱼沉入沙中，
Taking on the mottled pattern of the sea floor. 呈现出海底斑驳的图案。
But the mimic octopus's real strength 但模拟章鱼的真正力量
Is another form of masquerade. 是另一种伪装。
Not only does it adopt the colors of its surroundings, 它不仅采用周围环境的颜色，
It can adopt the shape of another animal's body. 它可以采用另一种动物身体的形状。
When traveling or foraging, 旅行或觅食时，
The mimic octopus swims about with its arms tucked in, 这只模仿章鱼的章鱼在水中游来游去，
Mimicking the form of a poisonous flatfish. 模仿有毒比目鱼的形状。
It's a brilliant defensive posture - 这是一个出色的防守姿势-
Predators might not attack the octopus 捕食者可能不会攻击章鱼
If they think it's a deadly proposition. 如果他们认为这是一个致命的提议。
It's not the first, or only, sea creature 它不是第一个，也不是唯一的海洋生物
To be able to imitate others. 能够模仿别人。
But what makes the mimic octopus one of a kind 但是，是什么让模拟章鱼成为一种
Is that it can mimic several different species. 它可以模仿几种不同的物种。
Scientists aren't sure exactly 科学家们还不确定
How many alter egos the octopus has, 章鱼有多少个不同的自我，
But they do know that all the animals it mimics 但他们知道它模仿的所有动物
Have something in common: they're dangerous. 有共同点：它们是危险的。
This mimic octopus wants predators 这只模拟章鱼想要捕食者
To believe it's a toxic jellyfish. 相信它是有毒的水母。
The way it floats down from the ocean's surface 它从海洋表面漂浮下来的方式
Through the water column, 穿过水柱，
With its trailing arms resembling tentacles, 它的拖臂像触手，
Sends a message to potential attackers. 向潜在攻击者发送消息。
Stay away! 远离！
Here, the mimic octopus hides 6 of its 8 arms in the sand, 在这里，模拟章鱼把8只手臂中的6只藏在沙子里，
And narrows its body to imitate a highly venomous sea snake. 把它的身体缩小，模仿一条剧毒的海蛇。
While its disguise is unlikely to fool us, 虽然它的伪装不太可能愚弄我们，
In a predator's eyes 在捕食者的眼中
The two animals are almost indistinguishable. 这两种动物几乎无法区分。
This remarkable behavior 这种非凡的行为
Allows the otherwise defenseless mimic octopus 允许无防御能力的模拟章鱼
To evade some hostile attacks. 以躲避一些敌对的攻击。
Nobody knows for sure exactly how the mimic octopus pulls off 没有人确切地知道模拟章鱼是如何脱钩的
Imitating some of the world's deadliest marine creatures. 模仿世界上最致命的海洋生物。
But the ability to identify its predators 但是识别捕食者的能力
And shape-shift in response reinforces the belief 形状的变化加强了我们的信念
That octopuses possess extraordinary intelligence. 章鱼拥有非凡的智力。
With its flexible body, changeable skin, 身体灵活，皮肤多变，
And constant exposure to dangerous predators, 经常暴露在危险的捕食者面前，
The mimic octopus has evolved 模拟章鱼已经进化
Into a master of disguise. 变成伪装大师。
Changing body shape or color in an instant 瞬间改变身体的形状或颜色
Is not the only way to be a mimic. 不是模仿的唯一方法。
Some animals don't need to change to blend in, 有些动物不需要改变就可以融入其中，
They simply do. 他们就是这么做的。
This decorated warbonnet fish blends in brilliantly, 这条装饰华丽的剑鱼融合在一起，
Using its coral-like appearance as a way to hide from predators. 利用它珊瑚般的外表来躲避捕食者。
And there are many more examples on dry land. 在干旱地区还有更多的例子。
This dead leaf mantis uses its namesake appearance 这只死叶螳螂用它同名的外表
As a way to ambush prey. 作为伏击猎物的方法。
Prey or predator, the goal of mimicry is the same: 猎物或捕食者，模仿的目的是相同的：
Look like something you're not. 看起来你不是。
Some of the best examples of this type of trickery 这类诡计的一些最好的例子
Can be found in the insect world. 可以在昆虫世界找到。
Leaf insects, members of the phylliidae family, 叶虫，叶蜂科的成员，
Are specialists at mimicking all kinds of foliage. 是模仿各种树叶的专家。
They're herbivores, 它们是食草动物，
So their disguise is to prevent themselves from being attacked. 所以他们的伪装是为了防止自己受到攻击。
They come in a lot of different shapes, 它们有很多不同的形状，
Sizes and colors. 尺寸和颜色。
This one's hoping that predators will think it's a dead leaf. 这只希望捕食者会认为它是一片枯叶。
It even rocks gently from side to side, 它甚至轻轻地左右摇晃，
Pretending to sway in the breeze. 假装在微风中摇摆。
Other species of leaf insects imitate living foliage 其他种类的叶虫模仿活叶
To outfox their enemies. 击败敌人。
But it's nature's attention to detail 但这是大自然对细节的关注
That sets these creatures apart. 使这些生物与众不同。
Brown spots and leaf-like veins 褐斑和叶状脉
Make these insects more believable replicas 使这些昆虫更可信的复制品
Of the leaves they spend most of their lives on. 他们花了大半辈子在树叶上。
Some of the 50 different species of leaf insect 50种不同叶虫中的一些
Even have markings and holes, 甚至有标记和洞，
So they resemble leaves with damage or disease. 所以它们就像有损伤或疾病的叶子。
Another creature 另一个生物
With the amazing ability to seemingly disappear 有惊人的能力似乎消失了
Is the stick insect. 是棒状昆虫。
These well-known members of the phasmida family 这些phasmida家族的知名成员
Can be found on every continent except antarctica. 在除南极洲以外的所有大陆都能找到。
Some stick insects have evolved moss, lichens 一些粘虫进化出苔藓、地衣
Or bark-like coverings to augment their disguise. 或者像树皮一样的覆盖物来增加它们的伪装。
They can be extremely difficult to see, 它们很难看到，
Even when you're looking for them. 即使你在找他们。
Stick insects can enhance 粘虫可以增强
The effectiveness of their camouflage 他们伪装的效果
By entering what is called a "cataleptic state." 进入所谓的“催化状态”
This locking of the leg-joints allows them to stay motionless 这种腿部关节的锁定使它们保持静止
In a trance-like stupor. 恍惚中恍惚。
It's a safety precaution. 这是安全预防措施。
If a stick insect falls off its perch 如果一只竹节虫从栖木上掉下来
And lands on the ground, 降落在地上，
It can remain there for hours playing dead 它可以在那里呆上几个小时装死
Until it's safe to move. 直到安全移动。
One of the deadliest of all the ambush killers 最致命的伏击杀手之一
Is seemingly delicate as a flower. 像花一样娇嫩。
The brightly-colored orchid mantis. 色彩鲜艳的兰花螳螂。
About the size of a lipstick, 关于口红的大小，
It has evolved to look like the pink and white flowers 它已经进化成粉色和白色的花朵
Found in its natural habitat in southeast asia. 产于东南亚的自然栖息地。
Its flattened and heart-shaped legs 它扁平的心形腿
Exquisitely mimic the flower's petals. 精致地模仿花瓣。
Exotic and otherworldly, 异国情调和超凡脱俗，
It's no wonder early civilizations 难怪早期文明
Thought the mantis had supernatural powers. 以为螳螂有超能力。
But the orchid mantis is also a stone cold killer. 但兰花螳螂也是一个冰冷的杀手。
Its beauty masks its true intent: 它的美丽掩盖了它的真实意图：
Getting a decent meal. 吃顿像样的饭。
Researchers call this type of concealment aggressive mimicry. 研究人员称这种掩饰为攻击性模仿。
By resembling something harmless and attractive, 通过模仿无害和有吸引力的东西，
The orchid mantis can draw its prey to it. 兰花螳螂能把猎物吸引过来。
Pollinators like bees, flies, and moths 传粉者如蜜蜂、苍蝇和蛾子
Are lured by the promise of nectar. 受花蜜的诱惑。
A small black spot on the mantis' abdomen 螳螂腹部的一个小黑点
Resembles a fly, 像只苍蝇，
And further tricks flying insects 更进一步的诡计飞行的昆虫
Into believing that an easy meal is within reach. 相信一顿简单的饭就在眼前。
But really, these incoming insects are the easy meal. 但事实上，这些传入的昆虫是很容易的食物。
Changing color or shape to look like something else, 改变颜色或形状使之看起来像别的东西，
Or being born looking like one's surroundings 或者出生时长得像周围的环境
Are powerful means of deception. 是强大的欺骗手段。
A much more unexpected means of blending in 一种更出人意料的融合方式
Is called "disruptive colouration." 被称为“破坏性色彩”
This type of camouflage relies on high contrast colors, tones, 这种伪装依靠高对比度的颜色，色调，
Or markings to draw attention away 或吸引注意力的标记
From the outline of an animal's body... 从动物的身体轮廓来看。。。
Not unlike military camouflage. 不像军事伪装。
Though high contrast patches are themselves conspicuous, 尽管高对比度斑块本身很明显，
They actually help an animal disappear 它们实际上帮助动物消失
Against certain backgrounds. 在某些背景下。
Predators will have a hard time picking out 捕食者很难被发现
Where the prey starts and the background ends. 猎物开始和背景结束的地方。
Peacock soles are masters at creating visual confusion. 孔雀鞋底是制造视觉混乱的大师。
Almost defenseless, soles take a big risk 几乎毫无防备，鞋底要冒很大的风险
Lying on the ocean floor in the open. 躺在开阔的海底。
But their odd-shaped spots and contrasting colors 但它们形状奇特的斑点和对比鲜明的颜色
Make them surprisingly hard to see. 让他们出奇的难看。
It's only when these two soles decide to change position 只有当这两个鞋底决定改变位置时
That their outline and overall shape is revealed. 它们的轮廓和整体形状被揭示出来。
Moments later one of them lays still 过了一会儿，其中一个静静地躺着
And magically blends back in. 神奇地融入其中。
These peacock soles have disruptive patterns, 这些孔雀鞋底有破坏性的图案，
But their textured skin 但是他们有纹理的皮肤
Also helps them match their background. 也有助于他们匹配自己的背景。
This camouflage strategy works in all kinds of environments. 这种伪装策略适用于各种环境。
A cheetah with its bold, black spots 黑斑猎豹
Would seem to have little chance of hiding itself 似乎没有什么机会隐藏自己
On a wide-open savannah. 在大草原上。
But the spots actually help disguise the stealthy predator. 但这些斑点实际上有助于伪装隐形捕食者。
That's because the strong contrast 因为强烈的对比
Between its spots and body color 在斑点和体色之间
Distorts the outline of its body. 扭曲了它的身体轮廓。
Up close it's easier to see the cheetah, 近距离看猎豹更容易，
But by then it's too late for its prey. 但到那时对它的猎物来说已经太晚了。
The distinctive pattern and color of giraffes 长颈鹿独特的图案和颜色
Is not evolved to camouflage the adults. 不是用来伪装成人的。
The animal's size and ability 动物的大小和能力
To defend itself with powerful kicks 用有力的踢腿自卫
Means it has few predators and doesn't need to hide. 意味着它几乎没有捕食者，不需要隐藏。
But giraffe calves are relatively defenseless. 但是长颈鹿幼崽相对来说是没有防御能力的。
Researchers think that the brown patches and white borders 研究人员认为棕色斑块和白色边界
Disrupt the outline of a young giraffe's body 破坏幼年长颈鹿的身体轮廓
And can help it hide from predators. 可以帮助它躲开捕食者。
The tawny frogmouth may be one of nature's best examples 茶色的蛙鸣也许是自然界最好的例子之一
When it comes to avoiding detection. 在避免被发现的问题上。
This large-headed bird, often confused with an owl, 这种大头鸟，常与猫头鹰混淆，
Lives in eucalyptus 住在桉树上
And acacia forests across australia, 澳大利亚的相思林，
And parts of papua new guinea. 以及巴布亚新几内亚的部分地区。
It's famous for exhibiting a behavior called "stumping." 它以展示一种叫做“树桩”的行为而闻名
Its preferred perch makes it indistinguishable 它喜欢的栖木使它难以辨别
From a tree stump. 从树桩上。
The frogmouth is nocturnal. 蛙人是夜间活动的。
During the day it rests on low-hanging tree branches, 白天它躺在低垂的树枝上，
Hoping not to be seen. 希望不被人看见。
But not any old branch will do. 但没有一个旧的分支可以做到。
The frogmouth prefers one that is rotten or broken. 蛙人喜欢腐烂或破碎的。
The damaged branch means 受损的树枝意味着
The frogmouth can sit on the stump, 青蛙可以坐在树桩上，
Angling its body and beak 垂钓它的身体和嘴
To follow the natural form of the tree. 遵循树的自然形态。
By extending its body, 通过伸展身体，
The frogmouth is mimicking the branch. 青蛙在模仿树枝。
From there, 从那里开始，
It lets its perfectly evolved plumage do the work. 它让它完美进化的羽毛来完成这项工作。
Its mottled brown and grey feathers 它斑驳的棕色和灰色羽毛
Resemble tree bark, both in appearance 形似树皮
And the patterns they create on its body. 以及它们在它身上创造的图案。
And the contrast of colors on its back, breast and face 背部、胸部和面部的颜色对比
Breaks the outline of its body 打破了它身体的轮廓
Against the bird's chosen background. 在鸟选定的背景下。
The frogmouth narrows its eyes 青蛙眯起眼睛
To complete the disappearing act. 完成消失的动作。
The frogmouth, 蛙人，
So named because of its enormous gaping mouth, 因为它巨大的张嘴而得名，
Will often stay completely still until dusk, 会一直静到天黑，
When it forages for food. 当它觅食时。
Despite being a weak flyer, 尽管是个弱者，
It has excellent eyesight and hearing, 它有极好的视力和听觉，
And hunts insects while on the wing. 在翅膀上捕食昆虫。
It can latch onto its prey with its powerful claws. 它能用有力的爪子抓住猎物。
The frogmouth also has tufts of stiff feathers 蛙人也有一簇坚硬的羽毛
Called rictal bristles at the base of its beak. 在它的喙的基部被称为rictal刚毛。
The bristles complete the frogmouth's camouflage 鬃毛完成了蛙人的伪装
By helping to obscure its mouth. 帮助遮住它的嘴。
It's thought that these bristles also help direct prey away 人们认为这些鬃毛也有助于将猎物引开
From its eyes and toward its gaping mouth. 从它的眼睛到它张开的嘴。
Through impressive camouflage 通过令人印象深刻的伪装
And its ability to sit still for hours on end, 它能连续几个小时不动，
The frogmouth transforms itself into a living branch. 青蛙把自己变成了活树枝。
Its entire body and defining features 它的整个身体和特征
Are an extension of the tree it lives in. 是它所居住的树的延伸。
Such is the power of disruptive colouration. 这就是破坏性色彩的力量。
The tawny frogmouth and the peacock sole 黄褐色的蛙尾和孔雀底
Are some of the world's best at using disruptive colouration 是世界上最擅长使用破坏性色彩的
To stay hidden from predators. 躲避掠食者。
In many cases, animals try to deceive prey 在许多情况下，动物试图欺骗猎物
And deter predators using multiple strategies. 用多种策略来阻止捕食者。
The vibrant stripes of this clownfish 这条小丑鱼鲜艳的条纹
Are considered a disruptive pattern, 被认为是破坏性的模式，
And make its body shape inexact. 使它的体形不精确。
But it uses yet another kind of visual tactic 但它使用了另一种视觉策略
When it seeks protection among anemones. 当它在海葵中寻求保护时。
It seems counter-intuitive 这似乎违反直觉
But, rather than trying to blend in, 但是，与其试图融入其中，
The clownfish's bright colors are an advertisement, 小丑鱼鲜艳的颜色是一个广告，
A warning to predators: 对捕食者的警告：
Come near and risk being stung 靠近并冒着被蜇的危险
By the venomous anemone's tentacles. 靠着毒海葵的触须。
This is a novel approach to deception, 这是一种新的欺骗方法，
Where animals stand out rather than blend in. 在那里，动物会脱颖而出而不是融入其中。
It's called aposematic coloration, 它被称为无义染色，
Also known as warning coloration. 也称为警告着色。
Using bright colors as a visual statement, 用鲜艳的颜色作为视觉陈述，
Their goal is to stand out like a flashing red light. 他们的目标是像闪烁的红灯一样脱颖而出。
It's a message to potential predators 这是给潜在捕食者的信息
That they are poisonous, venomous, foul-tasting 它们有毒，有毒，味道难闻
Or at the very least unpalatable. 或者至少让人不快。
And the strategy is highly effective. 而且这个策略非常有效。
Some of the most common aposematic vertebrates 一些最常见的无义脊椎动物
Are poison dart tree frogs. 是毒镖树蛙。
There are more than 300 species 有300多种
Living in the lush tropical rainforests 生活在茂密的热带雨林中
Of central and south america. 产于中美洲和南美洲。
These brightly-colored amphibians, 这些色彩鲜艳的两栖动物，
No bigger than the size of your middle finger, 不比你的中指大，
Come in a range of vivid, high-contrast, hues. 有一系列生动的、高对比度的色调。
Generally speaking the following rule applies: 一般来说，以下规则适用：
The brighter the color, the more toxic the frog. 颜色越亮，青蛙的毒性就越大。
If predators ingest this poison, they can expect the worst: 如果捕食者吞下这种毒药，他们会预料到最坏的情况：
Seizures, numbness, excruciating pain, 癫痫，麻木，剧痛，
Paralysis and death. 瘫痪和死亡。
Predators that attack a brightly-colored frog 攻击色彩鲜艳的青蛙的食肉动物
And don't actually die, 不要真的死，
Quickly learn to avoid similar-looking ones. 快速学会避免类似的。
Unlike its dart frog cousin, 不像它的飞镖蛙表亲，
The red-eyed tree frog isn't poisonous. 红眼树蛙是无毒的。
But it has a strategy to fool predators. 但它有一个愚弄捕食者的策略。
The frog is normally camouflaged in the lush green canopy 青蛙通常被伪装在茂密的绿色树冠中
Of the central american rainforest. 中美洲雨林的。
But it's hiding something. 但它隐藏了一些东西。
If approached, 如果接近，
It will suddenly open its huge red eyes, 它会突然睁开巨大的红眼睛，
Hoping to startle birds or snakes 想惊动鸟或蛇
And make them second-guess their choice of prey. 让他们对猎物的选择进行二次猜测。
If this doesn't work and the attack continues, 如果这不管用攻击还在继续，
The tree frog assaults its enemy's senses 树蛙攻击敌人的感官
With a color bomb! 用彩色炸弹！
The frog exposes the full extent of its body, 青蛙把全身都露出来，
Revealing blue sides and orange feet, 露出蓝色的边和橙色的脚，
Which are otherwise hidden. 否则是隐藏的。
The false color warning might confuse its predator, 错误的颜色警告可能会迷惑它的捕食者，
Just long enough to make a getaway. 只够逃走的时间。
In general, animals deploying warning coloration 一般来说，动物会发出警告色
Use colors or patterns 使用颜色或图案
That emphasize, rather than disrupt, their outline. 强调，而不是破坏，他们的大纲。
They want to be seen, they want to stand out! 他们想被人看到，他们想脱颖而出！
That might not be immediately obvious with the bearded ghoul. 这对于长胡子的食尸鬼来说可能不是很明显。
It's an ambush hunter, 是个埋伏猎人，
And will bury itself in the sand 会把自己埋在沙子里
Beneath shallow tropical marine waters, 在热带浅海之下，
Where it waits for its prey to swim by. 等待猎物游过的地方。
However, if it's disturbed or chased out of its lair, 然而，如果它被扰乱或被赶出巢穴，
The bearded ghoul can put on an intimidating display 长胡子的食尸鬼会摆出一副吓人的样子
For potential predators. 对于潜在的捕食者。
Its red and white skin signals its intense toxicity 它的红白皮肤显示出强烈的毒性
And its fierce spikes add to the preemptive warning. 它猛烈的尖刺增加了先发制人的警告。
Running along its back is a rack of venomous spines 它的背上长着一排毒刺
That can painfully wound all that come near. 会给所有靠近的人造成痛苦的伤害。
It's one of the most toxic fish in the ocean - 它是海洋中最有毒的鱼之一-
Both to predators, 对捕食者来说，
And any unlucky humans that might step on it. 任何可能踩到它的不幸人类。
If seen, this is a color warning 如果看到，这是一个颜色警告
That predators definitely shouldn't ignore. 捕食者绝对不应该忽视。
These vivid warning colors 这些鲜艳的警示色
Are an effective deterrent for many animals, 对很多动物都是有效的威慑，
But for some 但对某些人来说
A simple black and white approach 简单的黑白方法
Is all that's required. 就这些了。
More commonly encountered by humans, and their pets, 更常见于人类和他们的宠物，
Is the skunk. 是臭鼬。
Its white stripes lead a predator's gaze to its rear end, 它的白色条纹将捕食者的目光引向它的尾部，
And represents a truck-sized warning 表示卡车大小的警告
About the animal's noxious smell. 关于动物的有毒气味。
Any animal that gets too close risks getting sprayed. 任何靠近的动物都有被喷洒的危险。
At worst, a skunk's victims 最坏的情况是，臭鼬的受害者
Will experience a burning or stinging sensation 会有灼热或刺痛的感觉
In their nostrils or on their skin. 在他们的鼻孔或皮肤上。
But the horrendous stench sends a clear message 但是可怕的恶臭发出了一个清晰的信息
To would-be predators: 对于潜在的掠食者：
Back off. 退后。
I taste as bad as i smell. 我尝起来和闻起来一样难闻。
The classic example of warning coloration 警告着色的经典例子
Is the coral snake. 是珊瑚蛇。
Its alternating red, yellow and black bands 红色、黄色和黑色相间的条纹
Are a clarion call to predators 是捕食者的号角
That this animal is armed and dangerous. 这种动物有武器而且很危险。
The danger in this case is toxic venom 这种情况下的危险是有毒的毒液
That will completely incapacitate hawks, owls 会使鹰，猫头鹰完全丧失能力
And even other snakes. 甚至还有其他的蛇。
This defense is so effective 这种防御很有效
That many other snakes have evolved 许多其他的蛇已经进化
To mimic the colors of the coral snake. 模仿珊瑚蛇的颜色。
There are twenty mimics of the vibrant species 有二十种充满活力的物种
In central america alone! 只在中美洲！
One of them is the scarlet king snake. 其中一条是猩红色的蛇王。
The order of its colors are different 它的颜色顺序不同
From the coral snake's, 从珊瑚蛇那里，
But only the most discerning of predators would know. 但只有最聪明的捕食者才会知道。
The scarlet king snake 猩王蛇
Is using what's known as batesian mimicry. 使用的是所谓的贝茨模仿。
That's when a harmless species 当一个无害的物种
Copies the appearance of a dangerous animal. 复制危险动物的外表。
This copycat has no fangs, stingers, spines, 这个模仿者没有尖牙，刺，刺，
Or toxic chemistry of its own. 或者它本身的有毒化学物质。
But the scarlet king snake is totally dependent 但那条鲜红的蛇完全依赖
On its resemblance to the creature 论它与生物的相似性
That actually does possess these weapons. 他们确实拥有这些武器。
There's even an old north american boy scout saying 甚至有一个老北美童子军说
That distinguishes between the coral snake 区别珊瑚蛇的
And the scarlet king snake: 还有鲜红的蛇王：
"red against yellow: kill a fellow. “红对黄：杀一个人。
Red against black: friend to jack." 红对黑：杰克的朋友。”
These strange creatures 这些奇怪的生物
All have ingenious ways of deceiving their prey. 他们都有巧妙的方法欺骗猎物。
From blending in with the scenery, 与风景融为一体，
To standing out in a crowd, 在人群中脱颖而出，
The pressure to stay alive has led to a wide range 生存的压力导致了
Of complex and spectacular adaptations. 复杂而壮观的改编。