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why does playing dead work for some animals?
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- 4 years agoFavorite Answer
Some predators can on see or detect their prey if there is movement. For example, tarantulas can detect vibrations with the hairs on their body.
- ?Lv 44 years ago
If the animal attacked because it felt threatened, if you are "dead" and no longer a threat, the animal loses interest. On the other hand, if it attacked you because it wanted to eat you, playing dead does no good.
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