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Startle response

Flash and flee.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

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Red-eyed Tree Frog (Agalychnis callidryas) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Red-eyed Tree Frog

Species principle: Startle

Flash and flee.

One bright second can break the spell of danger.

Red-eyed Tree Frogs use bright red eyes, vivid side colors, and sudden movement as startle coloration when disturbed, helping them escape predators.

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