mimicry (biology)

Describes the many ways animals hide and defend themselves from their prey.

Simple text challenges the reader to find a polar bear, a seal, and a frog hidden in photographs.

Learn about camouflage and adaptation as you try to find the animals in hiding in the full-color photographs. Discover why some animals attempt to "blend in" to their surroundings, and when they want to stand out.

Identifies various animals that have some sort of camouflage on their bodies and examines how these animals use their camouflage to survive or hunt.

Text and photographs showcase animals that are protected by their color, markings, and ability to camouflage themselves.

Text and colorful photographs reveal the remarkable ways in which insects, birds, fish, and mammals use color to avoid or to invite detection.

Describes the use of trickery and camouflage by many animal species to protect themselves, to obtain food, and to attract mates.

Introduces animal disguises involving camouflage and mimicry, in such animals as the zebra, polar bear, and caterpillar.

Discusses how animals, including butterflies, frogs, fish, and salamanders mimic other, more dangerous animals to keep themselves safe from predators.

Discusses how various animals use mimicry and camouflage to protect themselves or to lure prey to them.