Image DAY 294 NATURE & LANDSCAPES

Natural Camouflage

I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE

Nature has a way of providing security for the denizens of forests and marshes. Natural camouflage, working hand in hand with inherent instincts, equips predator and prey alike with the means to carry on their everyday lives. The goal: survival!

An example of this is a white-tailed fawn. When this most innocent of creatures is born, it is virtually helpless. Unable to even stand for a period of time, the fawn is protected by its instinct to remain motionless and its natural camouflage. The fawn’s white spots on brown fur give the newborn a chance to blend with its ...

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