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Who Needs Miracles? On Nature and the Miraculous (with Alan Lightman)

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The Colorful Warning: Nature's Survival Strategies

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between color and survival in various animal species, emphasizing how bright colors serve as warning signs to deter predators. It discusses the dual learning processes of predators, including personal experiences and the influence of natural selection, in shaping their avoidance behaviors.

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