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:

1. Color Change: Some animals can change their skin color to match their surroundings, like chameleons turning green to blend in with leaves.
2. 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.
3. Shape: Some animals change their shape to hide, like a leaf insect that looks like a real leaf.
4. Mimicry: Animals can pretend to be something else, like a walking stick bug that looks like a twig.
5. 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.