Pretty is nature's way of saying, 'Hey animals! Eat me up!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suggests bright colors in nature attract predators to eat them.
- In plain terms
- Bright colors signal food to animals.
- What can you take from it?
- Beauty can invite consumption.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is beauty a liability in nature?
Another view
Not all bright colors mean edible.
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