Famous for changing colour to match surroundings, chameleons use this ability for communication, temperature regulation, and camouflage.​

​Resembling dead leaves, these geckos are virtually invisible among forest debris, a perfect strategy for evading predators in their native Madagascar.​

​Mirroring twigs and branches, stick insects blend into vegetation flawlessly, making them almost indistinguishable from actual sticks.​

​Masters of disguise, octopuses can change colour and texture to mimic their environment, hiding from predators or ambushing prey.​

​With feather patterns resembling tree bark, this bird sits motionless on branches, blending in perfectly to avoid detection.​

​Lying flat on the ocean floor, flounders can alter their skin pattern and colour to match sandy or rocky beds, disappearing from view.​

​Its white winter coat blends into the snowy landscape, while its summer grey-brown fur matches the tundra, making it a year-round master of disguise.​