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Animal Camouflage: The Art of Invisible Presence in Plain Sight

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  In the limitless theater of nature, survival is as much a question of not being noticed as it is of being fastest or strongest.  Camouflage the biological art of resembling one's surroundings is one of evolution's greatest tricks for survival.  Whether evading predators or sneaking up on unsuspecting prey, thousands of animals have mastered the subtle and sophisticated art of becoming invisible in plain sight. What Is Camouflage? Camouflage is a form of deception.  It gives animals the capacity to disguise their look, either by camouflage in their environment or by reproduction of objects and other animals.  The adaptation reduces the possibility of being discovered by predators or prey. There are various techniques that camouflage can be divided into: Cryptic coloration Disruptive coloration Mimicry Countershading Seasonal camouflage Dynamic color change All of these types have a unique purpose, which has been developed over generations by natural selection. ...