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In hiding

Standing out from the crowd
leaves you vulnerable in the
animal kingdom. Where

conflicts are fierce, food is
scarce, and lives are on the

line, blending in can be
the best bet for survival.

Sly fox
As snowy white as its tundra home,
the Arctic fox blends in easily with
the icy winter surroundings. But this
colored coat changes with the
seasons. Summer sees the fox sport
a reddish brown fur better suited to
the bare rock and plants.

Tree mimic
The African scops owl
uses its camouflaged
plumage and twig-like
ear tufts to conceal itself,
then swoops suddenly
on insects and rodents.

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