Not just chameleons, these 8 animals can also change their colour

Here are 9 animals that can change colours:

1. Chameleons

Perhaps the most famous colour-changing animal, chameleons use their abilities for communication, temperature control, and camouflage. Their colour changes are controlled by nanocrystals in their skin that shift light reflection rather than just pigment adjustment.

2. Cuttlefish

Known as the “chameleons of the sea,” cuttlefish can rapidly change their skin colour and texture to blend into their surroundings. They use specialised skin cells called chromatophores and iridophores to produce stunning patterns for camouflage, communication, and even hunting.

3. Octopus

Octopuses are masters of disguise. They can change their colour and texture to blend into the ocean floor or mimic other animals like lionfish and sea snakes to deter predators.

4. Squids

Squids use chromatophores and iridophores to change colours. Some species, like the Caribbean reef squid, can even create hypnotic colour waves to confuse prey or communicate with their group.

Octopuses are masters of disguise. (Source: Wikipedia Commons)

5. Flounders

These flatfish are best at blending into the ocean floor. Their skin adapts to match the surrounding environment, making them nearly invisible to predators and prey.

6. Seahorses

Seahorses, like the pygmy can change colours to match their coral habitats. This helps them avoid predators and stay hidden in plain sight.

7. Arctic Foxes

Unlike reptiles and marine animals, these change colour seasonally. Their fur turns white in the winter to blend into snowy landscapes and brown in the summer for camouflage in tundra environments.

8. Frog Species

Some frogs, like the glass frog and the Waxy Monkey Treefrog shift colours to regulate temperature or blend into their environment, making them less visible to predators.

9. Crab Spiders

These spiders can change from white to yellow and vice versa to blend into flowers where they ambush prey.

Nature has perfected the art of disguise, and these colour-changing animals prove how extraordinary evolution can be. Their ability to adapt to their surroundings not only helps them survive but also continues to amaze scientists and animal lovers worldwide.

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