I am sure that the most famous person you know that hides for a living is Waldo. Here is a picture of Waldo.

Before we get started see if you can find Waldo in these pictures. This will test your predator skills of looking closely and finding something that is very well hidden!

Some animals hide in plain sight in order to survive in the wild! You might be thinking, how does this work!? When you play hide-n-seek can you just sit in the middle of the room? No, you will be found immediately. The difference between humans and some animals who hide in the open is that these animals have colors and patterns that allow them to disappear, almost becoming invisible before your very eyes.

Camouflage is used to help animals attack their prey as well as defend themselves from predators.

If you are a predator you can surprise the animal you want to eat. Have you ever tried to scare someone? What did you do? Did you try and hide and then jump out without them knowing you were there? That is what camouflage is allowing the animal to do.

To see a Predator on the Prowl click here!

Another part of camouflage involves tricky patterns. Click here to see some zainy zebras that will show you how their stripes help them survive!

It is important to remember that some animals can only blend into one surrounding. Look at this picture of the snowshoe hare in the snow. Then look at the hare in the forest.

Where is the hare more safe from predators? In the snow or in the forest?

Want to learn more? Great idea! Follow the web to these sites about camouflage!

Camouflage Game: Choose an animal and a background. Then try different fur colors, fur shadings and patterns to see which ones work best in different habitats.

Camouflage Field Book: Click on a habitat and search for the camouflaged animal.

Seeing Through Camouflage: Match the animal to the types of camouflage.

The Hide and Seek Sea: Find 22 animals hidden in the picture that are expert at hiding.

Nature's Camouflage Artistis: Insects, or bugs, as most people call them, are not very big or strong. They REALLY need camouflage to stay alive!


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