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Camouflage

Camouflage

Animals that are able to blend into their environments often have greater protection from their prey. Their power to disguise themselves helps them survive for longer and to breed. We found some great examples in our archives.

A Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) stretches and yawns in the Cairngorms National Park, UK. - 860-287184https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FVERTICAL%2F860-287184&imtype=webp860-287184https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/860-287184/mountain-hare-lepus-timidus-stretches-yawns-cairngorms-national/
A leopard's eye, Panthera pardus, green-yellow in colour, looking through a narrow gap, hiding, Londolozi Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa - 1174-4951https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RF%2FMI%2FHORIZONTAL%2F1174-4951&imtype=webp1174-4951https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/1174-4951/leopards-eye-panthera-pardus-greenyellow-colour-narrow-gap/
Caribbean, Bonaire, Blenny fish looking out from reef. - 1116-29190https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F1116-29190&imtype=webp1116-29190https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/1116-29190/caribbean-bonaire-blenny-fish-out-reef/
striped triplefin triplefin with parasitic crustacean on back camouflaged on sponge underwater Komodo Island Indonesia Indian Ocean Asia (Helcogramma striata) - 869-5172https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F869-5172&imtype=webp869-5172https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/869-5172/striped-triplefin-triplefin-parasitic-crustacean-back-camouflaged-sponge/
Convolvulus Hawk-Moth, hawkmoth (Agrius convolvuli), Schwaz, Tyrol, Austria, Europe - 832-8996https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FVERTICAL%2F832-8996&imtype=webp832-8996https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/832-8996/convolvulus-hawkmoth-hawkmoth-agrius-convolvuli-schwaz-tyrol-austria/
Emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperato) next to gills of spanish dancer (Hexabranchus sanguineus) at night, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia - 920-2437https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FSQUARE%2F920-2437&imtype=webp920-2437https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/920-2437/emperor-shrimp-periclimenes-imperato-gills-spanish-dancer-hexabranchus/
Luna moth (Actias luna), mating pair among hay-scented ferns - 817-123478https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FVERTICAL%2F817-123478&imtype=webp817-123478https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/817-123478/luna-moth-actias-luna-mating-pair-hayscented-ferns/
Lizard, White Sands, New Mexico, United States of America, North America - 508-25368https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F508-25368&imtype=webp508-25368https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/508-25368/lizard-white-sands-new-mexico-united-states-america/
Largescale flounder (Engyprosopon grandisquama), Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia - 1103-236https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F1103-236&imtype=webp1103-236https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/1103-236/largescale-flounder-engyprosopon-grandisquama-sulawesi-indonesia-southeast-asia/
Freshwater crocodiles, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific - 756-1286https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F756-1286&imtype=webp756-1286https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/756-1286/freshwater-crocodiles-northern-territory-australia-pacific/
A sloth bear in a tree, Venezuela, South America - 312-1629https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RF%2FRH_RF%2FHORIZONTAL%2F312-1629&imtype=webp312-1629https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/312-1629/sloth-bear-tree-venezuela-south-america/
Long eared owl (Asio otus) in winter, Scotland, UK, Europe - 738-31https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FVERTICAL%2F738-31&imtype=webp738-31https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/738-31/long-eared-owl-asio-otus-winter-scotland-uk/
Edible frog (Rana esculenta) camouflaged in duckweed - 832-36999https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RF%2FRH_RF%2FHORIZONTAL%2F832-36999&imtype=webp832-36999https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/832-36999/edible-frog-rana-esculenta-camouflaged-duckweed/
Shrimp (Periclimenes scriptus) and Sea Anemone - 817-7069https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F817-7069&imtype=webp817-7069https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/817-7069/shrimp-periclimenes-scriptus-sea-anemone/
Helmeted Iguana or Forest Chameleon (Corytophanes cristatus), Arenal, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, Central America - 83-12614https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FVERTICAL%2F83-12614&imtype=webp83-12614https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/83-12614/helmeted-iguana-forest-chameleon-corytophanes-cristatus-arenal-alajuela/
Small Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia), female, Provence, South France, Europe - 832-934https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F832-934&imtype=webp832-934https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/832-934/small-emperor-moth-saturnia-pavonia-female-provence-south/
Red eyed tree frog, Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica - 641-5934https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F641-5934&imtype=webp641-5934https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/641-5934/red-eyed-tree-frog-tortuguero-national-park-costa/
Blackbanded Jack (Seriolina nigrofasciata) the same individuals as in 8350, showing their ability to blend skin colour changes for camouflage purpose. Red Sea. - 978-67https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F978-67&imtype=webp978-67https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/978-67/blackbanded-jack-seriolina-nigrofasciata-individuals-showing-ability-blend/
Grasshopper - 817-4928https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F817-4928&imtype=webp817-4928https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/817-4928/grasshopper/
Longlure Frogfish (Antennarius multiocellatus), red in colour with superb camouflage against other sponges, Anse Chastanet, St Lucia, Caribbean - 970-225https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RF%2FRH_RF%2FHORIZONTAL%2F970-225&imtype=webp970-225https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/970-225/longlure-frogfish-antennarius-multiocellatus-red-colour-superb-camouflage/
Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas), Costa Rica - 817-845https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F817-845&imtype=webp817-845https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/817-845/redeyed-treefrog-agalychnis-callidryas-costa-rica/
Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) running in snow, near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, North America - 764-194https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F764-194&imtype=webp764-194https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/764-194/arctic-fox-alopex-lagopus-running-snow-near-churchill/
 Sand Goby (Pomatoschistus minutus), small fish with camouflage markings same as gravel seabed it sits on,  St Abbs, Scotland, UK North Sea - 970-250https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RF%2FRH_RF%2FHORIZONTAL%2F970-250&imtype=webp970-250https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/970-250/sand-goby-pomatoschistus-minutus-small-fish-camouflage-markings/
Marbled stargazer, Uranoscopus bicinctus, Indonesia, Indian Ocean, Komodo National Park - 759-1181https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F759-1181&imtype=webp759-1181https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/759-1181/marbled-stargazer-uranoscopus-bicinctus-indonesia-indian-ocean-komodo/
Snake Pipefish (Entelurus aequorus), hiding amidst Halydris sea oak, great camouflage, St Abbs, Scotland, UK North Sea - 970-68https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F970-68&imtype=webp970-68https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/970-68/snake-pipefish-entelurus-aequorus-hiding-amidst-halydris-sea/
Bearded scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) in perfect camouflage on stone coral, Gangga Island, Bangka Islands, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Molucca Sea, Pacific, Asia - 832-10155https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F832-10155&imtype=webp832-10155https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/832-10155/bearded-scorpionfish-scorpaenopsis-barbata-perfect-camouflage-stone-coral/
Black panther (black leopard) (Panthera onca), Montana, United States of America, North America - 1185-1https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F1185-1&imtype=webp1185-1https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/1185-1/black-panther-black-leopard-panthera-onca-montana-united/
pygmy seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti, Australia, Pacific Ocean, Great Barrier Reef - 759-327https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FVERTICAL%2F759-327&imtype=webp759-327https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/759-327/pygmy-seahorse-hippocampus-bargibanti-australia-pacific-ocean-great/
Mossy leaf-tailed gecko, camoflaged on the bark of a tree, Uroplatus sikorae, Andasibe, Madagascar, Africa, captive - 1113-99980https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FVERTICAL%2F1113-99980&imtype=webp1113-99980https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/1113-99980/mossy-leaftailed-gecko-camoflaged-bark-tree-uroplatus-sikorae/
Green Silver-lines on a green leaf ridged, France  - 860-286191https://images.robertharding.com/zoom.php?im=RM%2FRH%2FHORIZONTAL%2F860-286191&imtype=webp860-286191https://www.robertharding.com/licenses-explained/https://www.robertharding.com/preview/860-286191/green-silverlines-green-leaf-ridged-france/
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