Science of deception: Why our brain loves to lie

The margay is a small wild cat native to South America. A few years back, biologists noticed a strange behaviour being displayed by this tree-dwelling animal. They found out the feline was imitating the call of a baby monkey. They conducted some studies and found out that the margay’s imitation game was a clever ploy to lure its prey - adult monkeys.Far away from margay’s habitat, in North America, lives the Pink Lady’s Slipper, a plant that produces bright flowers that look ripe and juicy. Attracted by its appearance swarms of bees arrive to feed on its nectar. But there’s none! The Pink Lady’s Slipper tricks bees into carrying its pollen while providing nothing in return.Such acts of deception – big and small – are common in the animal world.

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