12 Super-Camouflaged Animals You Need To Know

12 Super-Camouflaged Animals You Need To Know — page 1
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