Animal Camouflage: How Animals Blend into their Surroundings for Survival

Sleep With Science

Discover an exotic world hidden in plain sight in our latest episode of Sleep with Science.

Our topic this time is animal camouflage. Explore how survival in the animal realm evolves beyond 'survival of the fittest', leaning towards the survival of the most deceptive. Marvel at the disruptive colouration of zebras, ingenious mimicry of the octopus, and flawless imitation of the stick insect. We break down the sophisticated camouflage systems of the octopus and illuminate the practical uses of mimicry, stretching from education to commercial sectors. We dispel common misconceptions about camouflage and trace the stories that the art of non-visibility narrate, from deceptive protection to shrouded predation.

This episode promises a must-see look at the hidden lives of nature's most ingenious survivalists.