Nature is filled with some amazing animals, and some of them survive not by fighting nor fleeing, but by becoming completely still and simply hoping for the best. Known as apparent death, thanatosis, or tonic immobility, this behavior can make a living creature resemble a corpse long enough to allow it to escape.
Every animal has its own unique way of mimicking death. Biological evolution has allowed them to use all manner of techniques to appear dead to unsuspecting predators, and it has proven to be one of nature’s most effective survival strategies. Curious? Click on to see which animals have this ability.