Animals that use camouflage in the wild have a huge advantage since one of the best ways to survive is to hide from danger. Though some animals may choose to hide in peculiar places such as underneath rocks, inside trees, inside caves etc. There are animals that will literally hide in plain sight! By using incredible camouflage skills, these animals not only evade danger but may also become a danger themselves by seizing unaware prey. After all, you can’t run from what you can’t see. From arctic foxes hiding in the snow to leafy sea dragons blending into the ocean currents these are 25 Animals That Use Camouflage To Potentially Fool You!
As you can see, the camouflage skills of these animals is so intense, that they could literally be right beside and you would have no clue. Especially the walking stick…just take a look at that thing (if you can find it). In fact, do you want a challenge? Try to look at the 25 images and see if you can tell where the animal is located. Some are easy to see like the leopard or the Arctic fox, however others are a bit more challenging (i’m looking at you #20). Do you think you can spot all 25 camouflaged animals? If you can, feel free to share this with your friends and see if they can spot all 25 camouflaged animals. And for more animals that use camouflage click here.
Stone Flounder
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaThese flat fish are really good at blending into the bottom of the ocean.
Waterfall Frog
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaNot surprisingly, this Australian tree frog is found around streams and waterfalls.
Hooded Grasshopper
Camouflaged Hooded Grasshopper in grass | Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaNative to India, these grasshoppers feed on tree leaves and can be real pests.
Leaf Tail Gecko
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaThis nocturnal gecko is endemic to the island of Madagascar.
Leafy Sea Dragon
Camouflaged Leafy Sea Dragon | Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaGood luck spotting this creature in a patch of Australian sea grass.
Blunt Stretch Spider
Camouflaged Blunt Stretch Spider Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaFound throughout Europe and Asia, it’s rare to catch a glimpse of one of these guys.
Flower Mantis
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaThis mantis got its name for obvious reasons!
Stonefish
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaYou may remember this fish from our “25 Most Dangerous Animals In The World” list. It’s sting is fatal to humans.
Leopards
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaFish and insects aren’t the only creatures that are good at blending in.
Dead Leaf Butterfly
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaWhen it folds its wings, you would have a hard time distinguishing this butterfly from a dead, crumpled leaf.
Common Baron Caterpillar
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaFeeding mostly on mangos, these caterpillars are often considered pests.
African Scops Owl
Source: wikipedia, Image: ian_white via flickrThis sub-Saharan owl is difficult to spot due to its small size, camouflage, and odd behavior.
Cuttlefish
Camoufalged Cuttlefish | Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaDespite the name, cuttlefish are not actually fish. They are mollusks, and smart ones at that. Studies have shown that their brain to body ratio is very high among invertebrates.
Chameleon
Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabayChameleons don’t just change color to blend in, they do it to communicate as well.
Mimic Octopus
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaThis Indo-Pacific octopus is a master at mimicking and imitating other animals.
Scaphiophryne spinosa
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaEndemic to Madagascar, this frog is threatened by habitat loss.
Egyptian Nightjar
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaAt night the Egyptian nightjar lies silent on the ground, concealed by its plumage.
Leaf Katydid
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaMost katydids exhibit characteristics of mimicry or camouflage, primarily resembling that of leaves.
Agama Lizard
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaThe most common lizard in Africa is also one of the best at camouflage.
Pygmy Seahorse
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaThe smallest seahorses in the world are so good at camouflage that they were only discovered when one of their hosts was being examined in a laboratory.
Wolf Spider
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaThese solitary predators are agile and have great eyesight but also don’t mind waiting patiently and using their camouflage to trick their prey.
Ghost Mantis
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaThis miniature African preying mantis is known for its leaf like body.
Stick Insect
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaFound all over the world, their scientific name is derived from an ancient Greek word meaning “apparition” or “phantom” because they are so hard to spot.
Arctic Fox
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaCommon throughout the Arctic, these foxes blend into some of the most extreme environments on the planet.
Great Potoo
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipediaThese tropical birds are so good at camouflage that you would have a hard time knowing they were there if it weren’t for their distinctive call.
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