Camouflage is like an animal's superpower for hiding! It's when an animal's color or pattern helps it blend in with its surroundings. This helps them hide from predators or sneak up on prey. There are different types of camouflage, like blending in with leaves, looking like bark on a tree, or even changing color to match the environment! Think of a chameleon changing colors or a polar bear blending in with the snow. Pretty neat, right?
Match the following terms with their definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Camouflage | A. An animal that hunts other animals |
| 2. Predator | B. To blend in with your surroundings |
| 3. Prey | C. A type of camouflage where an animal's coloring breaks up its outline |
| 4. Mimicry | D. An animal that is hunted by other animals |
| 5. Disruptive Coloration | E. To look like another animal or object |
(Answers: 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-E, 5-C)
Complete the sentences using the words in the box:
Box: environment, survive, blend, predators, color
(Answers: 1. blend, 2. predators, 3. color, 4. survive, 5. environment)
Why is camouflage important for animals?
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