Chameleons 4 Coyotes 6 Great Gray Owls 8 Leaf-Tailed Geckos 10 Leopards 12 Polar Bears 14 Praying Mantises 16 Sea Dragons 18 Snowshoe Hares 20 Stonefish 22 Walking Sticks 24 White-Tailed Deer 26 Fact Sheet 28 Glossary 30 For More Information 31 Index 32 About the Author 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chameleons are the superstars of camouflage These lizards can change colors How do chameleons do this They have layers of special colored cells under their clear outer skin When these cells expand or shrink the chameleon changes color Chameleons change color because of light and temperature They turn a lighter color by reflecting sunlight This helps their bodies cool down Chameleons turn a darker color to warm up by absorbing more sunlight Many animals use camouflage to blend in with their surroundings Then they can hunt food or avoid predators Chameleons change color to signal their moods A calm chameleon might be green while an angry one might turn red or yellow to warn others away Top males show off bright colors to attract females while shy males display dull colors such as gray Females turn bright colors to reject males However when they do not turn bright colors they are ready to accept males Chameleons respond to temperature and their surroundings by changing color CHAMELEONS BLEND INTO THEIR SURROUNDINGS 1 4
12 Super-Camouflaged Animals You Need To Know
Learn about life cycle, habitat information, and traits that help each animal camouflage itself.
About This Book
By: Nancy Furstinger
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Published by: 12-Story Library provided by Amicus, part of The Creative Company
