Warning Flash principle
Lessons from Oriental Fire-bellied Toad
Flash the fire.
Fire-Belly Unken Reflex
Core lesson
A clear warning can stop danger before contact.
Biological basis
Oriental Fire-bellied Toads display bright orange-red undersides in a defensive posture called the unken reflex, warning predators of toxins.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
WarningAposematismDefenseBoundariesDeterrence