Giraffe spots serve multiple purposes: camouflage, thermoregulation by controlling heat, and even social bonding. Spot patterns may also affect survival and health. Research shows links to calf survival and social preferences.
The great eared nightjar, nicknamed 'baby dragon', is a camouflaged, elusive bird native to South/Southeast Asia. They nest on forest floors, feeding on insects and using haunting calls.
The bone collector caterpillar is a rare carnivorous species, camouflaging itself with insect parts. Found only in a small area of Oahu, it's older than the island itself and remarkably avoids spider predation.
