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conservationreport.com.nyud.net:8080 - 11/19/2008
The Conservation Report In wildness is the preservation of the world. – Henry David Thoreau CAN YOU SEE ME? | ANIMAL CAMOUFLAGE: Leaf mimics
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Nature is fascinating, and some of Nature’s best work—or evolution rather—is illustrated by a group of animals that have evolved adapted to mimic leaves. Leaf mimics employ a heightened form of camouflage to evade detection from predators or prey. These animals make use of extraordinary color ...

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The Presurfer:  Animal Camouflage

Environmental Graffiti:  Leaves that Literally Move by Themselves

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Animal Camouflage
The Presurfer — ... These animals make use of extraordinary color patterns, in addition to modified exoskeletons, skin, scales, and behavior to take camouflage to another level. ...

Leaves that Literally Move by Themselves
Environmental Graffiti — ... developed in various ways to mimic leaves, twigs, flowers and grass, much like the katydid. Image: baw31 Many mantises are also able to change their covering on the go – some species in Australia and Africa will turn soot black on their next molt following a fire. The specimen below was photographed in Halong Bay, Vietnam, so it seems these clever creatures know no bounds. Image c.cobb Source 1, 2, 3 If you want to find out all the latest news on the environment, why ...

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