Spiders that look like crabs, fish camouflaged to appear invisible, or even fish that can fly, are just some of the wonders of mother nature. Whether it’s escaping predators or courting a female, some animals have developed such extraordinary bodies and adaptations over time that they could make any plastic surgeon jealous.

We at Bright Side have asked Mother Nature to show us some of her most transformative animals and here is the result.

1. The Bird-of Paradise has a complex mating dance in which the male courts the female.

The bird-of-paradise belongs to the family Paradisaeidae. This family is best known for the gaudy plumage of the males. Most species have elaborate mating rituals, in particular the Paradisaea species uses a highly ritualized dance, as you can see in the photo.

2. The Chlamydosaurus deploys the large frill around its neck for fear, courtship, and intimidation.

Known as the frilled-necked lizard, this lizard is characterized by a crown of mobile skin around its neck. When the lizard is frightened, it opens its mouth, thus widening the crown of skin of the neck. This reaction is used for territorial issues, to discourage predators, and during courtship.

3. The Flower Crab spider changes color to resemble the flower’s surface where they sit.

Spiders called flower crab spiders can change their color. Their name also refers to their uncanny resemblance to crabs in the way these spiders hold their 2 front pairs of legs, and their ability to walk sideways or backward. They usually change color to resemble the flower surface on which they sit in order to hide from their prey.

4. The Stick insect replicates the look of sticks and leaves to disguise itself better.

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