Discuss the various ways employed by preys to avoid the predators .

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Some  preys  resemble  inedible  inanimate  and  animate  objects;  this  is  called  mimicry;  e.g. walking  stick  insect  resembles  dry  twigs  of  plants,  some  moths  look  like  bees  or  flowers  of some  plants;  this  prevents  birds  from  easily  notifying  and  eating  them;  many  have  the  ability  to run  very  fast;  because  of  having  muscular  bodies;  and  long  legs;  enabling  them  to  escape predators  e.g.  antelopes,  zebras;  some  have  a  body  colour  that  resembles  the  surrounding; which  helps  them  to  camouflage  or  conceal  in  the  background  environment;  e.g.  zebras, giraffes;  some  graze  in  large  herds;  this  enables  them  to  fight  off  predators;  e.g.  wildebeests and  buffaloes;  some  have  evolved  tough  skin  or  coverings  like  shells;  which  can  not  be  broken by  some  predators  e.g.  snails,  tortoises,  armadillo;  production  of  foul  smell  e.g.  in  skunks;  that discourages  the  predators;  confrontational  display  that  can  scare  away  the  predator  e.g. porcupine;  large  eyes  on  both  sides  of  the  head  give  animals  such  as  zebra  a  wide  field  of vision;  enabling  them  to  keep  track  of  their  enemies  from  far;  and  take  precautions;  Max.  20 mks

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