I lurk beneath the mirrored world, eyes concealed in waiting guise, a shadow soon unfurled. What am I?
Category: Animal · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Think of a predator using stealth just below the surface.
Answer
A crocodile lurking underwater
Explanation
Crocodiles stay mostly submerged, eyes and nostrils barely above water, allowing them to ambush prey with little warning.
This is a hard animal riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A crocodile lurking underwater.
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