Did you know that the Milkweed Locust secretes a poison when attacked – for example - by a bird? Today Rhulani's Ranger Dean tells us interesting details about one of his favorite animals, and he explains that brightly colored insects are often a warning of possible poisonous defense mechanisms.
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