7 Animals That Can't Be Trusted

The video explores how various animals, including cuttlefish, dogs, mantis shrimp, squirrels, moths, and thornbills, use deception to survive and thrive. These animals employ tactics like mimicry, bluffing, and fake signals to gain advantages in mating, territory defense, and predator avoidance. The video also discusses the evolutionary roots of deception in humans, linking it to our large neocortex and social cooperation.

How do sneaker male cuttlefish deceive larger males during mating?

• By changing their size

• By mimicking female coloration

• By making loud noises

• By hiding behind rocks

What is the primary reason small dogs lift their legs higher when marking?

• To avoid other dogs

• To conserve energy

• To appear taller

• To mark more territory

Why do mantis shrimp bluff with their claws?

• To scare off predators

• To attract mates

• To find food

• To defend their territory

How do Eastern Gray squirrels protect their food caches?

• By moving them frequently

• By guarding them constantly

• By creating fake caches

• By burying them deeper

What strategy do milkweed tiger moths use to avoid bats?

• Changing color

• Flying erratically

• Hiding in foliage

• Mimicking toxic moths

Why do brown thornbills mimic the calls of harmless birds?

• To confuse predators

• To attract mates

• To find food

• To communicate with other birds

What is the main reason animals use Batesian mimicry?

• To avoid predators

• To find mates

• To communicate with others

• To attract prey

What part of the brain is associated with lying in primates?

• Hippocampus

• Brainstem

• Neocortex

• Cerebellum

How do primates' large neocortices relate to their social behavior?

• They improve their cooperation and deception

• They increase their physical strength

• They enhance their memory

• They make them more aggressive

What is a potential consequence of cooperation in primates?

• Better memory

• Increased aggression

• More frequent lying

• Improved physical strength