Natural camouflage is one of nature’s greatest gifts in the animal kingdom. Sure, some animals have deadly toxins or surgically sharp claws, but these are active forms of defense. Camouflage is the ...

Discover how saltwater crocodiles blend into murky water, stalk in silence, and use patience and power to dominate their ...

Discover how baby squids use special skin cells to change color and blend in moments after hatching, helping them survive in the wild.

Camouflage is an exciting animal adaptation that allows many different types of animals to blend in with their surroundings. The chameleon is one of the most recognizable animals that camouflages ...

Discover the fascinating world of camouflage and masterful mimicry in this gallery of hidden animals. From elusive snow leopards to tiny mantises, these animals of all shapes and sizes can blend ...

This moldy pancake is actually the flowery flounder (Bothus mancus), a vivid plane of a fish that expertly changes its color to match its surroundings. The very flat fish’s dorsal (top) side is ...

Did you know the animal kingdom is full of masters of disguise? There are millions of different animal species on our planet. Each one has its own special way of surviving. Some animals are fast ...

The wrap-around spider, found in Australia and parts of Oceania, has a unique concave belly that helps it to flatten perfectly around tree curves. Its abdomen has oval discs resembling leopard spots, ...

Machine generated contents note: 1. Animal camouflage: an introduction / Martin Stevens and Sami Merilaita; 2. Crypsis through background matching / Sami Merilaita and Martin Stevens; 3. The ...