Camouflage
⭐ MasteredCamouflage lets animals blend in with their surroundings to hide from predators or sneak up on prey. Chameleons, stick insects and arctic hares use it.
Octopuses can change both colour and texture in a blink.
All about Camouflage
Camouflage is a way animals and plants blend in with their surroundings so that they are hard to see. Colours, patterns and shapes can help an animal hide from predators or sneak up on its prey.
Chameleons can change colour to match their background, stick insects look just like twigs, and arctic hares turn white in winter to match the snow. Camouflage is a form of adaptation, shaped by natural selection over many generations.
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Real-life uses of Camouflage
- Keeping prey hidden from predators
- Helping hunters, like leopards, get close to their prey
- Inspiring military and fashion designs with patterns that blend in
Frequently asked questions about Camouflage
What is the difference between camouflage and mimicry?
Camouflage makes an animal hard to see. Mimicry makes it look like something else, such as a harmless animal or a dangerous one.
Can chameleons change colour instantly?
They can change colour quickly, mostly to control their body temperature and to signal to other chameleons.
Which animal is best at camouflage?
Many species are excellent. Cuttlefish can change their skin pattern in less than a second.