Science Common Sense
365 - How do animals use camouflage in their habitats?
Animals use camouflage in their habitats to hide and protect themselves from predators. Here are some cool ways they do it:
- Color Change: Some animals can change their skin color to match their surroundings, like chameleons turning green to blend in with leaves.
- Patterns: Animals have patterns on their fur or feathers that help them blend in, like a cheetah's spots that match the spots on trees.
- Shape: Some animals change their shape to hide, like a leaf insect that looks like a real leaf.
- Mimicry: Animals can pretend to be something else, like a walking stick bug that looks like a twig.
- Background Blending: Animals can sit or stand still in front of a background that matches their color, like a white polar bear in the snow.
By using camouflage, animals can stay safe, sneak up on food, or even surprise their enemies.