10 Examples of Camouflage in Nature

By Laura ∙ 3 years ago

Evolution has provided many defense mechanisms for animals, but none are as interesting to observe as camouflage. Check out these 10 examples of camouflage in nature.

1. Leaf Insect

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:LeafInsect.jpg

2. Katydids

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Katydid_india.jpg

3. Ghost Mantis (Phyllocrania Paradoxa)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Phyllocrania_Paradoxa_F_Subadult.jpg

4. Dead Leaf Mantis

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bristol.zoo.dead.leaf.mantis.arp.jpg

5. Green Caterpillar (Eufidonia Convergaria)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Eufidonia_convergaria_larva.jpg

6. Stonefish

http://thunderstruckobservatory.com/kwajreef.html

7. Leafy Sea Dragon (Phycodurus Eques)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Leafy_Seadragon_Phycodurus_eques_2500px_PLW_edit.jpg

8. Dead Leaf Butterfly (Kallima Inachus)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Orange_Oakleaf_%28Kallima_inachus%29_at_Samsing,_Duars,_West_Bengal_W_IMG_6238.jpg

9. Egyptian Nightjar (Caprimulgus Aegyptius)

http://www.arkive.org/egyptian-nightjar/caprimulgus-aegyptius/image-G52736.html#text=Description

10. Flounder

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Moondigger

Do you have any others that you’d add to the list?