A few months ago I saw a caterpillar beautifully camouflaged on a shrub. It was resting near a dry leaf. The caterpillar had the colour and texture of the dry leaf only. When I rushed to bring my camera, it had moved away from the dry leaf. And this is the video of the caterpillar.
One thing which is beyond my comprehension is, 'How these creatures know that they have similar colour and texture of the part of a plant, where they take shelter.' The camouflage is either for self protection or for attacking a prey by ambush. Aren't they clever than us, human beings?
One thing which is beyond my comprehension is, 'How these creatures know that they have similar colour and texture of the part of a plant, where they take shelter.' The camouflage is either for self protection or for attacking a prey by ambush. Aren't they clever than us, human beings?
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