Have fun learning about how animals use camouflage to hunt and survive in “Now You See It. Now You Don’t,” a family-oriented nature program sponsored by the Lake County Forest Preserve District.

Most of us are familiar with the idea of camouflage. Everywhere you go, you can see people in “camo” clothing, hats, boots and jackets. This style is typically earth tone greens and browns in a ...

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 ...

In this series of posts, I have challenged science students to explain complex topics in as simple a manner as possible (but not simpler). In this post, 18-year old biochemistry student Henry Laney ...

In the wild, survival often depends on the ability to hide in plain sight. Many animals have evolved the remarkable ability to change their color, blending seamlessly into their surroundings to avoid ...

Nature showcases incredible camouflage! Numerous animals, from chameleons to arctic foxes, possess remarkable color-changing abilities crucial for survival. These transformations aid in evading ...