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 viral video, a saltwater crocodile is in water, lying in wait and covered in algae. It then slowly sinks beneath the ...

This moldy pancake is actually the flowery flounder (Bothus mancus), a vivid plane of a fish that expertly changes its color to match its surroundings. The very flat fish’s dorsal (top) side is ...

Did you know the animal kingdom is full of masters of disguise? There are millions of different animal species on our planet. Each one has its own special way of surviving. Some animals are fast ...

The wrap-around spider, found in Australia and parts of Oceania, has a unique concave belly that helps it to flatten perfectly around tree curves. Its abdomen has oval discs resembling leopard spots, ...

The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is another Arctic animal well-suited to life in snowy conditions. Adult males are almost ...

Animal camouflage is a remarkable adaptation that allows creatures to blend seamlessly into their surroundings, whether to evade predators or ambush prey. This natural camouflage can be so effective ...

Discover the fascinating world of camouflage and masterful mimicry in this gallery of hidden animals. From elusive snow leopards to tiny mantises, these animals of all shapes and sizes can blend ...

Nature doesn’t hand out invisibility cloaks, but some animals come awfully close. Instead of relying on speed or toxins to stay alive, these animals take a quieter route and vanish. Camouflage is a ...

Octopuses conceal themselves in their surroundings using chromatophores—cells that can change pigment dynamically—to match the colors of the seafloor, reef systems, and even other animals. But they ...