Birds can mistake some caterpillars for snakes; can robots help?Â
Researchers observe a defense mechanism for caterpillars can attract unwanted attention December 17, 2018 For Immediate Release  Contact: Zoe Gentes, 202-833-8773 ext. 211, zgentes@esa.org  When a caterpillar disguises itself as a snake to ward off potential predators, it should probably expect to be treated like one. This is exactly what happened in Costa Rica earlier this year, when researchers witnessed a hummingbird defending its nest from what…