CamouflageCamouflagemeaning: an animal’s natural coloring or shape that helps it blend into its natural

surroundings from from the French word “camoufleur” for

disguise

meaning: an animal’s natural coloring or shape that helps it blend into its natural

surroundings from from the French word “camoufleur” for

disguise

An animal’s color helps it protect itself as well as

to get food.

Some animals have even

adapted to their environment by taking on the

shape of objects around them.

Some animals are striped or spotted. The “Disruptive coloration” makes it hard for predators to see the animal

clearly or determine how many animals there are.

Some animals are striped or spotted. The “Disruptive coloration” makes it hard for predators to see the animal

clearly or determine how many animals there are.

Can you tell how many zebras there are? Could their prey?

Can you tell how many zebras there are? Could their prey?

Some animals change color

quickly.

Other animals change color

with the seasons.

Some animals change color to show their moods.

Can you guess which mood your teachers are in?

Can you guess which mood your teachers are in?

Many animals use countershading to help camouflage themselves.

Countershading is the protective coloration in which parts normally in

shadow are light and those exposed to the sky are dark.

Many animals use countershading to help camouflage themselves.

Countershading is the protective coloration in which parts normally in

shadow are light and those exposed to the sky are dark.

Next time you are out in nature, keep your eyes open. You never know what

may be hiding right under your

nose!

Next time you are out in nature, keep your eyes open. You never know what

may be hiding right under your

nose!