Below are two very different, but equally beautiful, slide shows.
In nature, camouflage is an adaptive trait for both hunter and prey. A hunter whose appearance blends into its surroundings can more closely approach its intended victim. A camouflaged and motionless prey may be overlooked by the hunter altogether. Here are 15 images of superb concealment in plain sight. You can see each creature non-concealed by clicking on its respective name in the list below ~
- a leopard
- a pika
- a cheetah
- a giraffe
- a stick insect
- a snipe
- a baron caterpillar
- a toad
- a snow leopard
- a uroplatus gecko
- a nighthawk
- a wandering tattler chick
- a blue-crowned parrot
- a great horned owl
- a willow ptarmigan
The biggest and brightest full moon of the year is currently gracing the night sky ~ apparently big because it is close to Earth in its orbit, not because the moon has been pumping steroids. Here is a collection of 15 sublime images from today's Washington Post. Enjoy.
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