Sep 12, 2024, 02:55 PM IST

8 animals that are masters of camouflage 

Apurwa Amit

Katydid: With their leaf-like appearance and slow movements, katydids easily camouflage themselves among foliage, making them hard to spot.

Pygmy Seahorse: These tiny seahorses mimic the appearance of coral polyps, making them almost invisible among the coral reefs where they live.

Leaf-Tailed Gecko: These geckos have flattened bodies and tails that resemble leaves, helping them blend perfectly into their leafy surrounding.

Moth Caterpillar: Some caterpillars mimic twigs or leaves, making them almost indistinguishable from their surroundings and protecting them from predators.

Cuttlefish: They can change both their color and texture to match the seabed, rocks, or coral around them, providing excellent camouflage.

Chameleons: They are famous for their ability to change color to match their environment, allowing them to hide from both prey and predators.

Snow Leopard: The snow leopard's thick fur coat with rosette patterns helps it blend into the snowy mountain landscapes where it hunts.

Arctic Fox: In its white winter coat, the Arctic fox blends seamlessly into the snowy Arctic tundra, making it nearly invisible to prey and predators alike.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports