Lemon sharks are rendered harmless when flipped on their backs. These top predators of the sea go limp after about 15 seconds and will play dead long enough for scientists to conduct experiments on them!
The Central American cichlid only pretends to be dead in order to lure unsuspecting prey. It has intricate markings that make it look like a decaying fish. When scavengers come near, the cichlid instantly comes to life and eats the clean-up crew. In Lake Malawi, East Africa, Livingstone’s cichlid sinks to the bottom of lake and lies motionless on its side. Its skin is also blotchy like a carcass!
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