Grassland provides an excellent hiding spot for animals all around the world. Whether it’s the North American prairies or the African savannah, it allows creatures to remain camouflaged, either hiding from imposing predators or launching an unexpected ambush onto unsuspecting prey.
The animal in the image below is a good example of background matching, where the colours or patterns of the animal matches its habitat. So, can you see through its disguise and identify it within five seconds?
Your time starts… now!
- A ferocious predator is hiding in this image – can you spot it in less than 11 seconds?
- Camouflage in animals: how and why animals change colour
Still can’t find it and want a clue? OK, the animal you’re looking for is a mammal commonly found in Europe.
Ready to find out which animal you’re looking for and where it is in the image? Scroll to the bottom of the article to discover it.
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Question: where is the camouflaged animal in the photo above? Answer: to the right in the image. You’re looking for a roe deer.
