Master of Animal Disguise: Who is hiding in the mask?

What you see is...

A white and red flower, or a mantis with a sickle raised?

A dead leaf swaying in the wind, or a living insect?

The ever-changing camouflage of animals in nature

Just to make you turn a blind eye

The real master of disguise is hidden in nature! Over the course of their long evolution, these animals have developed clever and unique camouflage skills. Some blend in with the environment by changing the colors and textures on their bodies; some disguise themselves as branches and flowers; others simply cover their bodies with algae, just to make you turn a blind eye!

The famous Australian illustrator Marco Martin uses richly layered watercolors to depict the postures of various animals and the changes in light and shadow in nature, making this book not only an interesting piece of knowledge, but also a picture book worth collecting.

The drama queen of the animal kingdom—the mimic octopus, have you heard of it?

Are there actually praying mantises in the world that look exactly like orchids?

What! Polar bears have black skin!

Various camouflages can not only avoid predators, but can also be used as a hunting advantage. Through the introduction of this book, you will discover more amazing secrets of the animal world.

★Mimetic octopus──Changing appearance freely

Mimic octopuses can imitate about 15 species of creatures, including sea snakes, stingrays, lionfish, jellyfish, flounder, eels, starfish and corals. They have a layer of pigment cells on their skin, allowing them to freely change the color and texture of their bodies and blend naturally into their environment.

★Orchid Mantis──Flowers swaying in the wind

The orchid mantis looks very much like a blooming flower—white with red color, six legs like petals, and stamen-like stripes on its tail. When it grabs a branch with its hind legs, it swings its body from side to side, imitating the way flowers sway in the wind, making itself look more attractive.

★Polar Bear──The secret under the snow-white sweater

Every hair of a polar bear is colorless, transparent and hollow. It only looks like white hair because it reflects sunlight, and the skin underneath is actually black! Their snow-white coat allows them to blend into the world of ice and snow, approaching unsuspecting prey step by step.

The book also comes with 12 lifelike and colorful ecological paintings, allowing readers to challenge their eyesight and find these animals in various disguises!