Camouflage

You can’t go against nature, you’ve to act according to it. The animal world is a perfect example of this saying. They try to cope up with the extremities coming to haunt them each day. To stand firm against the face of death and facing them with an open heart, is in their nature. Human beings always have something for their redressal. Animals don’t. They change themselves to live in this beautiful world. Camouflaging is one of the biological ways which helps them to survive in their animal world.

Camouflage animals have a special biological ability to blend themselves with the objects of nature and disguise their body as something else. They use the tactic called camouflaging. It means to disguise or deceive. The military sense related to this word, “camouflage” originated during the First World War. Before that, it applied only to animals which can disguise them to deceive their threats.

Why do animals camouflage?

Animals camouflage for various reasons. Some do it to protect themselves from predators. Some choose it to use it in their favor while hunting. No matter what, camouflaging acts as an added advantage to the species which get it by birth. Others who don’t have this special feature, nature is always there to help. She gave them some other things which assist them to sail through the adversities of life.

Africa is a country rich in biodiversity. What is not there? There are different animals, plants, and marine species that are there to amaze a first-time visitor, for sure! The animal world of Africa is like a mystery. You can’t determine what will happen next. Each moment delights you, amidst the open field, under the bright sun. The warm but calming breeze of Africa is an added dessert to soothe your soul.

Here is the list of some camouflage animals of Africa and some interior facts about them.

Lion camouflage

The largest and most gracious African cat, Lion camouflage for hunting. They can easily blend in the yellowish grassland and wait for their prey. Have you ever wondered how calm and focused they are waiting for their prey for hours and hours? When they feel it the right moment to chase, they don’t hesitate. Coming out of their hide, a lion makes a surprise attack on its prey. Without camouflaging it would be hard for a lion to find something to eat.

Leopard camouflage

A leopard camouflages like a lion but it uses a different style. It has disruptive black patches on its skin which acts as camouflage. Such a camouflage in Leopards helps them in hunting, while any potential prey uses it to avoid their eyes.

Apart from the disruptive coloration of their skin, they have an added advantage of speed.

Cheetah camouflage

The Cheetah, another wildcat of Africa, is the world’s fastest animal on land. It has the same camouflaging abilities as a leopard. What’s special about this animal is that it can accelerate its speed to 95 kilometers per hour in just a count of three!

In simple words, prey can never deceive this deadly beast. If it fixes its eyes upon an animal, nothing can stop a cheetah to take it down.

Giraffe camouflage

Have you ever thought about the spotted coat of a Giraffe? If not, the concept of camouflage will make you think about it. It is another instance where an animal uses a disruptive coloration technique to deceive the predators. Giraffes usually remain in groups. Such camouflaging helps a giraffe not to be spotted by a predator. This makes it hard for a lion or a leopard to spot a giraffe and differentiate if from the group.

Their delicate beauty and gracious walking style, finding fresh leaves from branches of the trees, gives freshness to the eyes. Never miss this animal, if you are wandering in a safari.

Zebra camouflage

Among the special wildlife of Africa, Zebra is the most delightful to see. You can’t find it anywhere, but here in Africa, they are waiting to be discovered by you. Like their uniqueness, Zebra is also unique in using camouflage. Their black and white striped coat acts as a “motion dazzle”. It helps them to deceive predators.

Motion dazzle distorts the perception of speed. It is most effective when zebras are at high speeds. This unique camouflaging makes it hard for a predator to estimate its speed and direction. By using this tactic zebras can easily escape from the scene without being hunted.