SPIES IN NATURE.

This article explores the spy-like skills of various animals and plants. It highlights the prairie dog's ability to act as a lookout and warn its community of predators. The Atlantic trumpetfish hides behind larger fish while waiting to ambush its prey. The umbrella thorn acacia tree sends chemical signals to warn nearby trees of a giraffe's presence. Pigeons were trained to carry messages and take pictures during World War I and II. Trapdoor spiders create secret hiding places, and the mimic octopus disguises itself as other toxic animals. Lastly, the Attenborough's pitcher plant sets traps for insects using its pitcher-shaped leaves. [Extracted from the article]