Introduction Sometimes fighting is the best way to get rid of an enemy Other times it’s enough to look big and scary But often the best defense is not to be seen at all The animal kingdom is full of animals that use camouflage to stay hidden Other animals use camouflage so they can surprise animals they want to eat Either way staying hidden is a great way to stay alive Some animals take camouflage a step further Like the superheroes in movies and stories some animals have special tricks or special body parts that help them hide Some superheroes and villains are masters of disguise Let’s take a look at some of the masters of disguise in the animal world 4
Rainbow Disguise The Chameleon When it comes to disguises no animal is better at hiding than the chameleon A chameleon is a lizard of many colors It uses those colors to stay out of sight You might have seen a chameleon in a cartoon changing colors and patterns as it moves from one surface to another Cartoons make changing look quick and easy In the real world chameleons change color slowly And they can’t become any pattern they want However they can still create some pretty colorful disguises 6
Chameleons also use color to communicate Now You Know Now You Know A chameleon’s eyes can move independently from each other 7
