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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
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An animal’s color helps it protect itself as well as
to get food.
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Some animals have even
adapted to their environment by taking on the
shape of objects around them.
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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.
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Can you tell how many zebras there are? Could their prey?
Can you tell how many zebras there are? Could their prey?
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Some animals change color
quickly.
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Other animals change color
with the seasons.
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Some animals change color to show their moods.
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Can you guess which mood your teachers are in?
Can you guess which mood your teachers are in?
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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.
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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!
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