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Animals are masters of disguise, so if you are a
beginner wildlife photographer, you may be missing a lot of creatures
around you. Ways to blend with the surroundings are mostly defined by
the habits of the animal and its predators, and the environment where
the two live and hunt. Even though most often animals tend to imitate
the color or their environment, some can still make it even if they
can’t blend it: zebras, for example, have a little chance of finding a
place that would match their pattern, but if they stick in herds,
predators will perceive them simply as a big unidentified mass of
stripes. Here are 10 amazing animal camouflage examples – test your eyes
before you go outside!
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The Elusive Leopard
A leopard takes camouflage to a whole new level. Can you spot it? Hint:
It’s near the base of the tree. This photo was taken in the wildlife of
Kruger National Park, Transvaal, South Africa. |
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American Pika
The American pika is a small furry mammal that’s distantly related to
the rabbit. Now that you have that information, can you find it hiding
here in the Cascade Mountain range in Washington? |
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Cheetah
The cheetah hides among sand and long grass, concealed from its
unsuspecting prey. This photo was taken in the Kalahari Desert, South
Africa. |
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Giraffe
Somewhere in this photo is a giraffe. We’re still not sure where. Can
you spot it? Now that’s what we call brilliant camouflage. |
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Stick Insect
The stick insect is called that because its body is long and brown, with
“branches” resembling sticks. It takes advantage of leafy surroundings
to blend in as part of a tree.
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Common Snipe
The Common Snipe is a type of bird found around wetlands. It’s hiding
here among vegetation in a Minnesota stream. Can you find it?
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Common Baron Caterpillar
The best camouflage is hiding in plain sight. Though easy to spot if you
know what to look for, the common baron caterpillar blends well with the
leaf on which it rests.
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Toads
Not one but multiple toads hide well among old and discolored leafs.
Honestly, we’re still not sure which are leaves and which are toads ….
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Snow Leopard
The snow leopard has us beat. It’s hiding somewhere in this photograph
taken in the snow-covered mountains of Asia. Do you see it?
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Uroplatus Geckos
The uroplatus gecko is a dark brown color and has ridges along its body
similar to the body of a tree. The angle of this shot makes it easy to
spot for us, but this gecko can definitely elude predators.
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