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Think you're good at hide and seek? Then think again, because as you can see from this list compiled by Bored Panda, these wild animals are the absolute champions when it comes to going undetected. You'll never be able to beat these animals' camouflage! It's the simple fact that they have the biological advantage of blending in, also called mimicry, and this allows these smart animals to disappear into their environment to avoid being eaten by predators.
Caterpillars that resemble leaves and geckos the color of bark to spiders that look like sand and stick insects that look like, well, sticks - aren't they truly amazing animals? These camouflage masters will confound and amaze you...but only if you can spot the animal mimicry virtuosos!
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#1
Great Horned Owl
ZYARIE ROBERTSON 6 months ago
The great horned owl is a large, powerful owl with distinctive ear tufts, a mottled gray-brown body, and large yellow eyes. They are found throughout North America, Central America, and South America, and are one of the most widespread owl species. for those who read hope this was interesting and thanks.
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#2
Common Baron Caterpillar
John L 8 years ago
It actually looks like it bends light waves to hide what is behind it. Its the ultimate camouflage, because its impossible to tell what is behind the distortion.
ZYARIE ROBERTSON 6 months ago
The Common Baron Caterpillar, scientifically known as Euthalia aconthea, is renowned for its exceptional camouflage, blending seamlessly with mango leaves. This caterpillar, native to India and Southeast Asia, develops branch-like spines and a yellow line down its back, mimicking the leaf's midrib and spines. It's a solitary larva, feeding on mangoes and cashews, and eventually transforms into the Common Baron butterfly. thanks for reading.
#3
Leaf-Tailed Gecko
#4
Leaf-Litter Toads
John L 8 years ago
If you look very closely, you can see a fourth one at the very top right. Its not spread out like the bottom three, and it has its legs underneath it, as if ready to jump. But the left leg, including the webbed foot is visible, along with the hindquarters. You can also see the dividing line between the left and right portion of the young frog.
SHANNON SINGLETON 2 years ago
There's 3 of them right ?Its cool. 🕵I'm a kid just let you know.
#5
Wrap-Around Spider
Iselin Steinshamn 8 years ago
Just imagine the feeling if I touched that tree and suddenly felt something moving under my hand...
#6
Pygmy Seahorse
ZYARIE ROBERTSON 6 months ago
if you thought this is buttiful what until you here this. Pygmy seahorses are incredibly small marine creatures, some barely reaching 2 cm in length, known for their exceptional camouflage abilities and unique adaptations to their habitat, primarily coral reefs. They are found in the warm, tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, including Southeast Asia and parts of Australia. for those who where interested in this creature.
#7
Gray Treefrog
Felicia 8 years ago
It's been a long time and I STILL haven't figured it out
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for those who still haven`t found the tree frog Screenshot...ba2f82.png 
ZYARIE ROBERTSON 6 months ago
for those who still haven`t found the tree frog Screenshot...ecd831.png 
#8
Uroplatus Gecko
⭐️🏳️🌈🍑TheEnderDraco🍑🏳️🌈⭐️ 8 years ago
Is it bad that I read that in a Shrek voice? x)
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#9
Green Sea Turtle
#10
Tropidoderus Childrenii Or Children's Stick Insect
Zombie Gurl 8 years ago
So they are real?! Well cause I was watching Horton hears a who, and those bugs were in it.
#11
Wolf Spider
John L 8 years ago
This one's a little easier to spot, because its shape is a bit larger than the background gravel.
Orsolya 8 years ago
It also helps a lot, that it is approx in the middle of the picture.
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Daria B 8 years ago
DON'T! ...say this, please. I'll have nightmares... @_@
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Michel M. Prins 8 years ago
These creatures frighten me to the bone on sight, but I must admit: They do look pretty awesome!
Aubree Eats 1 year ago
this one was kind of easy because i was able to see the black eyes very easily
#12
Buff-Tip Moth
#13
Snow Leopard
Talia Johnson 8 years ago
Looking at this I wondered if someone had cruelly put in a random animal-free picture just to make us all cross-eyed trying to see the invisible animal...!
Michel M. Prins 8 years ago
It took me too long to realize where it was. If I was there at that moment, I would've been eaten by it for sure! Well done, leopard
#14
Chameleon
#15
Great Gray Owl
Evisa Isabella Rose 8 years ago
Oh, so this is your new dress Karen??...NOT impressed...!!! ΧD
Jessamine Levine 8 years ago
This was taken by my bf at the time. Neither of us saw the owl until we were inside going through the photos...
Brett Bessett 8 years ago
I was surprised to find that face in the photo for sure. I remember thinking the tree was part owl... his face is so geometric.
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#16
Mediterranean Octopus
#17
Arctic Fox
ZYARIE ROBERTSON 6 months ago
such a buttiful creature in fact.Arctic foxes are small, hardy canids adapted to survive in the harsh Arctic environment. They are known for their thick fur, which changes color with the seasons, and their ability to endure extremely cold temperatures. Arctic foxes are both carnivores and scavengers, preying on lemmings, rodents, birds, and even fish. hope this helps.
#18
Stick Insect
Angel 8 years ago
I'm not sure "adorable" is the word I would use to describe it but, it sure is neat lol
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Madilyn Wheatley 4 years ago
found a stick on the ground and now i'm gonna use it all this power that i found gonna todaly abuse, it gonna hit so much stuff do not get into my way, cause i found a stick found a stick found a stick found a stick!
Flora Polvado 8 years ago
I used to love playing with these in my evil childhood. Don't think hurt any, just annoyed the c**p out of them. Often literally
#19
Stone Flounder
#20
Willow Ptarmigan
#21
Copperhead Snake
Alberto Curutchet 8 years ago
If it's poisonous, I already died a dozen times... can't see it at all :(
Satellite Skin 8 years ago
Venomous. If it bites you and you die; it's venomous. If you bite it and you die; it's poisonous. Copperheads are venomous, but it's mild.
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There is NO snake!! PLEASE if you find it tell me where it is!!
#22
Mossy Leaf-Tail Gecko
#23
Red Bat
Sriracha Sauce Bible 2 years ago
I found it!! Its the leaf at the very bottom. zoom in to see its wing
#24
Impala
Jade Lu 5 years ago
Antlers, not horns. Antlers fall off and grow back longer. Horns don't fall off and continue to grow as the animals grows.
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Tiffany Harding 8 years ago
Oh I see it now, it's like a deer! I was looking for a Chevy Impala. My bad. :)
Harry Potter 2 years ago (edited)
Moreover it is difficult for tigers and lions to find them as they are color blind.
Jessica Stohr 8 years ago
Whoa! Best one yet! I only saw the nose and then suddenly the rest came into focus!
Flora Polvado 8 years ago
Wow, it almost looks transparent, as if it's nothing but eyes and horns!
#25
Katydid Or Bush Cricket
Flora Polvado 8 years ago
According to Google there are a number of varieties, this is just one of them.
Oskaparrot 8 years ago
It is a cricket, and if you follow its head, it virtually goes from top to bottom.
PurpleUnicorn 8 years ago
I've heard of them, knew they were insects, had no idea what they looked like.
Flora Polvado 8 years ago
The ones here in the South look nothing like this. They're leafy green and with smooth wings and could pass for small leaves.
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Owlets
#27
Long-Tailed Potoo
Megan Helton 8 years ago
You gotta listen to the sound a great Potoo makes, it sounds like a teen that just went through puberty and is yelling at their mom
Rays white 8 years ago
OMG ..i just searched it on youtube.. U r so damn right. its hilarious.
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adoracat 8 years ago
It's at the top of the tree stump on the right hand side, looking up.
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Zori the degu 8 years ago
I love nightjars. They are owls' closest relatives. An old english name (we still call them like that in Bulgaria though) for them is "goatsuckers" because it was once said they kill goats for their blood.
#28
Shimmery Sea Sapphire
#29
Longfingered Scorpionfish
CultOfBambi 8 years ago
Beautiful - but deadly poisonous. I nearly stood on one of these as a child - thankfully I saw that the rock had eyes before I put my bare foot down.
#30
Butterfly
#31
Horned Lizard
#32
Glauert's Seadragon
Savvy Harrison 1 year ago
boom, dragons are real just underwater and water breathing and not fire breathing-nevermind not as good
#33
Flounder Fish
#34
Southern Pygmy Leatherjacket
#35
Mappet Leaf Moth
#36
California Ground Squirrel
Jessica Stohr 8 years ago
lol whenever I see these they are blending in! They're begging food or stealing food from people! :/
Izzy's Maid 8 years ago
Exactly! They never seemed to want to blend in to me, either. Actually, while camping at Big Sur, one came right up on the picnic table and started eating out of my cereal bowl...while I was sitting right there.
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#37
Leopard
Kikari Grace 8 years ago
it is funny how effective those hugely striking coat patterns are. Tigers, too.
#38
Peppered Moth
#39
Tree Snake
John Baker 8 years ago
This is a vine snake. Its bite is no worse than a bee sting, and it can't fly. The so-called "flying snake" actually only glides, and it too is only mildly venomous. Not dangerous at all.
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#40
Leaf-Litter Mantid
Verena Heisenberg 8 years ago
it is amazing what mother nature is able to create. I mean, come on! An animal that could win a lookalike contest with a leaf - effortlessly?! Amazing!!
#41
California Stick Insect
#42
Mossy Leaf-Tailed Gecko
Savvy Harrison 1 year ago
aw common man we've talked about this, STOP LICKING YOUR EYE ITS WIERD
Jade Lu 5 years ago
Geckos do that to keep their eyes moist since they can't blink.
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#43
Owl
Verena Heisenberg 8 years ago
I think so, a bit higher than the other one, right?
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Camouflaged Looper
#45
Leaf Insect Phyllium Giganteum
#46
Great Potoo
#47
Horned Adder
Jade Lu 5 years ago
Yes, camouflage is blending in with your surroundings. It is don't that to blend in. You can see a little bit of the snake. The snake is the same color as the ground. It is making sure it is 100% hidden.
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#48
Ghost Pipefish
#49
Cicada
Maria Beilschmidt 8 years ago
We have brown desert cicadas. When they take to the air, it's like a tiny football flying at your face!
Verena Heisenberg 8 years ago
it looks huuuge! How big do they get? (please in cm if possible, thanks!)
Shane Parcock 8 years ago
In Texas we have wasps that eat them. http://citybugs.tamu.edu/2012/08/02/the-texas-sized-cicada-killer/
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#50
Lichen Spider
#54
Soft Coral Crab
#55
Moth
Rebekah Haferbecker 1 year ago
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#56
Copperhead Snake
Collin Lyle 8 years ago
Most likely a cottonmouth snake. It doesn't have the classic Hershey kisses pattern of the copperhead. Easy to confuse the two.
John Baker 8 years ago
It's a broad-banded copperhead, a subspecies common in Texas. The one in this pic, unfortuntely, has been killed by some moron. 7796297718...88ab70.jpg 
John Baker 3 years ago
Copperheads are actually not aggressive, and the bite is very rarely fatal.
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Adelpha Serpa Selerio Caterpillar
#58
White-Tailed Ptarmigan
#59
Misumena Vatia Spider
Jade Lu 5 years ago
You should be grateful for the spiders on our planet. They eat the insects we hate. I'm not the biggest fan of spiders, but I think they're pretty cool.
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James Slater 2 years ago
These Goldenrod Crab spiders always Lie on daisies Goldenrods or on milkweeds they will always sit and wait on a flower waiting for a butterfly a bee wasp fly or any insects that also comes to always drink the nectar the crab spider actually ambushes the pollinator with it's legs then it also injects venom into the insect and will now suck them dry with a venomous bite they are not always dangerous to humans
#60
Crab Spider
Tee Peterson 8 years ago
Pretty colors or not spiders creep me out and it's made worse by how well they seem to blend in with their environments! Just a whole lot of NOPE happening here!
John Baker 8 years ago
Crab spiders are harmless. Their fangs are so small they aren't capable of biting people.
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#61
Stone Fish
Janusz Karp 8 years ago
Yes, that pink. It's more also common in greyish-brown and camouflages itself in sand. Often it will even allow some alge to grow on its back. Here's a photo my diving instructor took in the Red Sea. Spot the stonefish :) 17264316_1...184167.jpg 
Oskaparrot 8 years ago
Not the pink, but the stone coloured one coming in from the left, you can see the eye.
#62
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Beatrice Alighieri 8 years ago
I hate spiders with a good reason; I didn't until I was bitten by a brown recluse. However, I must admit that this one looks kind of cute, almost like it's smiling.
#63
Toadhead Agama
Rebekah Haferbecker 1 year ago
cole taylor can i kiss you is what my son said hes in love whithe you
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Grasshopper
ZYARIE ROBERTSON 6 months ago
for those who couldin`t find the katydid. and also its a katudid .not a grashopper Screenshot...56448f.png 
#65
Great Rockfish
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