Cold Reads Practice

Many animals use camouflage to survive in the wild. Camouflage means blending in with the surroundings so predators or prey cannot easily see them. The Arctic fox has brown fur in summer to match the ground, but its fur turns white in winter to blend with the snow. The walking stick insect looks exactly like a twig on a tree branch.

Some animals use camouflage to hide from animals they want to eat. The alligator's bumpy, dark skin looks like a floating log in the water. Fish swimming nearby don't notice the danger until it's too late. Other animals, like deer, have spotted coats that look like sun shining through leaves in the forest. Camouflage is nature's way of helping animals stay safe and find food.