An animal disguise is called camouflage. Camouflage can help an animal hide from its enemy. An anole can change color, a ptarmigan is speckled with the same colors as the rocks that surround it, and a toad matches the leaves on which it rests. Next time you go outside, look closely. There may be an animal hiding nearby.
What do a fawn and a hermit crab have in common? They both use camouflage to hide from their enemies. A fawn’s spots help it blend in with its dappled surroundings and a hermit crab might be mistaken for an empty shell. This lyrical introduction to camouflage explains how and why a wide variety of animals use it to go undercover. Readers can also hunt for camouflaged animals in every illustration.