The experts recorded cuttlefish targeting crabs and noticed a striking display that seems to distract the prey’s ...

Whether they're hiding from predators or sneaking up on prey, many animals use camouflage as their primary survival strategy. In fact, they can be so well-concealed that you can barely distinguish ...

Camouflage takes many forms in the natural world. Some animals are born with skin or coats that blend in naturally with their environment. Some Old World lizards like the chameleon have an almost ...

Camouflage is a common defensive strategy among animals. By modifying their coloration and patterning, animals evade ...

This free downloadable lesson plan explores various species of animals that camouflage and dives deeper into how and why animals utilize this unique survival strategy. Included in the downloadable ...

You might assume you would notice some hint of the animal’s presence, but as you can see in this video, an alligator’s natural camouflage is like having the power of invisibility — and might just make ...

Why do animals use camouflage? Have you ever worn a disguise? Have you pretended to be someone else or something? Animals do this too. We call this camouflage. A camouflage animal uses different ...

Animals have evolved a range of camouflage tactics, from simple colour matching to sophisticated mimicry. See if you can spot the creatures in the photos below - drag the slider to reveal them. Will ...

“The arms and legs display transverse dark bands, adding a camouflage pattern to the animal,” researchers said. “The inner thighs and inguinal region (or groin) are vibrant orange, contrasting with ...

Much like their octopus cousins, the animals have skin filled with pigment-loaded cells and piston-like muscular pumps, which they use to alter their color and texture. They can camouflage almost ...