6 animals that use mimicry to survive—and the surprising ways they do it

Mimicry helps animals survive. The mimic octopus imitates other marine creatures. The lyrebird mimics sounds. The zone-tailed hawk resembles a vulture. The viceroy butterfly copies the monarch. Alcon Blue butterfly larvae mimic ant larvae. The spider-tailed horned viper’s tail looks like a spider. These animals use mimicry to avoid predators or catch prey. This behaviour helps them survive.