A reptile found in Madagascar is impossible to tell apart from tree bark by day. For decades, scientists had mixed it up with a relative. By Sofia Quaglia As night falls on the northern forests of ...

Natural camouflage is one of nature’s greatest gifts in the animal kingdom. Sure, some animals have deadly toxins or surgically sharp claws, but these are active forms of defense. Camouflage is the ...

The wrap-around spider, native to Australia, has captivated the internet due to its unique camouflage technique. This spider ...

Hiding in plain sight, the waved sphinx moth (Ceratomia undulosa) rests on the bark of a tree. Amidst the rocky terrain Two mountain goats are nearly invisible as they stand on the mountainside.

You might think, too, that such bark resembles desert camouflage. Other than various native conifers (such as white pine and hemlock), this species is probably the largest tree in eastern North ...

Most people tend to overlook tree bark as rather uninteresting, at best. It’s too bad, because bark is a fascinating and often attractive plant “invention,” and is actually rather complex in ...

The animal kingdom showcases remarkable camouflage, with various creatures mimicking leaves for survival. From the giant leaf ...

Natural camouflage is one of nature’s greatest gifts in the animal kingdom. Sure, some animals have deadly toxins or surgically sharp claws, but these are active forms of defense. Camouflage is ...