The Atlas moth, one of the largest moth species on Earth, has evolved a remarkable survival strategy: wing tips that closely resemble snake heads. When threatened, the moth drops its wings and twists them, creating the illusion of a coiled snake ready to strike—enough to scare away birds and small mammals. This is a classic example of Batesian mimicry, where a harmless species imitates a dangerous one. Despite their massive size and dramatic appearance, Atlas moths lack any venom or physical def