Like humans, animals develop survival techniques depending on the climate, the threats and the scenarios presented. Among these forms is the camouflage, which has evolved along with them and has become part of their instincts. These animals know how to go unnoticed very well before their hunters do. They do it in a very unique and curious way. Take a look and check out how they operate!
Mantis orchid
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It is a mantis that is found in the humid and warm areas of these forests of Southeast Asia, such as the Rainforests of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Sumatra. These small animals are kept in the orchids of flowering papaya trees. The coloring of their bodies allows them to play with the environment in where they are, and thus camouflaging themselves very easily if they feel threatened.
Dry leaf butterfly
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It is actually a type of moth that is found in Europe and some parts of Asia. The name was given because when it is resting, it looks like a real dry leaf, which makes them go unnoticed by anyone's eyes.
Great gray owl
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Owls are well known for being mysterious and lonely animals, and this is named after the gray and dark patterns in its body, and among the characteristics that differentiates it from others is its tail that is a little longer than normal. No doubt they are experts in going unnoticed among the trees of the forests.
Leaf-tailed gecko
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The species is endemic to Madagascar, that is, it is not found anywhere else in the world. Its adult size is 2.6 to 6 inches in total length, including the tail. They are able to hide among the leaves and branches of trees very easily thanks to their appearance.
Pygmy seahorse
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This species lives in areas of the Western Pacific, can be found in shallow and warm waters from southern Japan to northern Australia. Since it is very good hiding among the reefs because of its tiny size and great resemblance, it was discovered very recently by mistake. It had been trapped in a coral that was to be examined.
Chameleon
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Better known as the master of camouflage, for its ability to change color due to the hormones that directly affect the pigment cells found in your skin. They do this when they feel threatened or there is a change in temperature. There are about 161 species of chameleons, most of them in Africa south of the Sahara.
Paralichthys olivaceus
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These animals that live on the bottom of the sea have their eyes only on one side of their body, that is, they cannot see with the other part of their body. But this is fully compensated with all the skills necessary for a professional camouflage.
Leafy Sea Dragon
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It is native to the south and west coasts of Australia. It receives its name due to its foliaceous aspect, since it has long leaf-shaped extensions distributed throughout its body and that allows it to be easily camouflaged.
Tree frogs
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This frog is native to Australia and New Guinea although it has subsequently been introduced into New Zealand and the United States. The color of its skin is a striking green color, although it may turn brown if the tree frog decided to move on the ground, they camouflage better with their environment.
Hersiliidae spiders
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They have a wide distribution, throughout the tropical and subtropical zone, found throughout the planet except the northern part. This family of spiders become invisible on the surface of the bark of the trees or on the ground, which they use to hunt more stealthily and effectively. They usually wait for the prey to fall into a silk trap.
Male caterpillar
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The caterpillars are typically soft and cylindrical and often have bright colors, which usually warn of their toxicity or unpleasant taste. They are often confused with mango plants because of their appearance. They are commonly found in India and Southeast Asia, where they are a major headache for farmers.
Octopuses
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These creatures are considered the kings of camouflage in the sea. Not only do they have the ability to imitate textures and colors, but also the forms and even the behavior of other animals, which makes them a very dangerous for other animals.
Stone fish
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The stone fish lives in tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans, especially in specific waters of Australia and the Malay archipelago. With the amount of rocks found in the reefs around the ocean, this type of fish can easily camouflage and go unnoticed. To this is added that is one of the most poisonous water creatures.
Agama Lizard
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It is a reptile species found mainly in southern Africa, unmistakable for its ability to mix with rocks for its earth colors. They do not require very high levels of humidity, they should be rather low. They are diurnal, being more active during the day.
Snow Leopard
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It is a species of carnivorous mammal of the family Felidae of the mountains of Central Asia. They live in remote mountains at altitudes of up to 6000 m, which is why little is known about them. It is characterized by its gray hair, which combines perfectly with the color of snow to go unnoticed.
Toad with bat face
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This type of amphibian can be found exclusively in the Amacayacu National Park in Colombia. It is evident that they do know how to mix with their surroundings because of their great resemblance to the leaves lying on the ground.
Toadfish
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They are very common in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans, with rare freshwater species. These amphibians often pretend to be corals, plants and sand bottoms, which normally wait for hours for any insect or small unnoticed fish to pass by, to catch it with its huge mouth.
Stick insect
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In general, stick insects, as the name suggests, are twig shaped, which makes them unnoticed by many predators. However, it is not the only system that these insects have to defend themselves against enemies. They are usually found in Latin American countries such as Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
Caprimulgida or Gallinaciegas
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They are medium-sized nocturnal birds with long, pointed wings, short legs and a very short but very broad beak, which nest on the ground. They are found all over the world and camouflage easily between nature.
Shrub cricket or Tettigoniidae
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They are usually brown to black insects with nocturnal habits. Due to their shape, they can easily go unnoticed among the leaves and branches of trees and shrubs.
