CHAMELEONS change the color and pattern of their fur to blend in with their surroundings.
If you can see a lizard hiding behind the mossy bark of a tree, you may have the eyes of a hawk.
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A chameleon is camouflaged against the moss-covered bark of a tree in this image Credit: Getty
Chameleons can effectively camouflage themselves in multiple environments by expanding or contracting their skin cells.
These cells contain a variety of different pigments that allow the reptile to appear to change color.
The photographer took a photo of a chameleon that adapted its color to the bright green color of the tree’s bark.
Chameleons camouflage themselves from predators such as birds and snakes, as well as their own prey.
According to All You Need Is Biology, lizards are known to camouflage themselves most effectively when hiding from birds, as predators have excellent shape and color perception.
So if you can spot a hidden reptile, then you really do have the eyes of a hawk.
At first it may be difficult to locate the chameleon, but upon closer inspection, it can be found in the center of the image.
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A lizard has changed the pigmentation of its skin cells to resemble moss on a treeCredit: Getty
Categories: Optical Illusion
Source: HIS Education