Animal Qualities
Open the stage.
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.
2 species
Species principle: Eyespot Theater
Open the stage.
A hidden forest floor can become a stage when the display is complete.
Male Great Argus pheasants clear display courts and show huge wings covered with eye-like spots during elaborate courtship displays.
Species principle: Death-Feigning Theater
Play the part.
A performance can become protection when danger believes the act.
Western Hognose Snakes use dramatic defensive displays, including hissing, flattening, mock strikes, and sometimes playing dead with rolled posture and open mouth.
