No 1_Tiny, adorable poison dart frogs can kill fully grown men.
The tiny poison dart frog. comes in a rainbow of colors and can be found in South American rainforests. The elaborate patterns on the backs of the 1-inch amphibians can have shades of blue, red, yellow, or black. They're meant to steer predators away.
In this species, the male frog cares for the young. After the female lays eggs, the male carries them around on his back all way through their tadpole stage.
If you come across of these creatures, keep a safe distance. Poison dart frogs contain enough poison to kill 10 adult men.
No 2_The female orchid mantis is pretty in pink.
The mantis' evolution in Southeast Asia led the female praying mantis to resemble beautiful orchid flowers.
That's because the females hunt near the flowers. Their appearance fools pollinating bugs into getting close to them, and once the bugs are within reach, the orchid mantis quickly gobbles them up.
There's no question that the orchid mantis looks like its namesake. Its soft pink and white tones and delicate striped patterns make it look nearly identical to the flower.
No 3_Arctic foxes, majestic coats camouflage them in the snow.
With the sweet face of a puppy and a luscious white fur coat, Arctic foxes are certainly cute. But that pristine coat isn't just for show. The thick fur that covers their body and paws helps them regulate their heat so they can survive in the frigid temperatures of Canada, Russia, Scandinavia, and other cold northern countries.
The distinct white fur is also effective camouflage in the snow. During the winter, Arctic foxes fit right into their habitats on the frozen tundra. Then when the snow melts, the foxes develop a gray coat that blends with the new plants and rocks that appear in the summer.
No 4_Panther chameleons switch up their look based on their mood.
The panther chameleon's vast range of colors makes it one of the planet's prettiest animals.
When you see chameleons in cartoons that can change colors in the blink of the eye, that's most likely a reference to one of these pretty lizards. But the panther chameleon's color changes don't happen the way most people think.
If you change the background behind the lizard, for example, it might not switch hues. Instead, chameleons change colors for a variety of reasons including to communicate and express emotion. They do also sometimes use that ability to better blend into their natural habitat.
No 5_The clouded leopard looks like an exotic house cat.
Not only does this big cat have a beautiful, celestial name, but its big, brown eyes seem almost tender. A relatively small wild cat, the clouded leopard has unique spots and purrs like a house cat.
Those unique spots help it blend into its rainforest habitat in Southeast Asia. The way light filters through the treetops which gives this big cat a chance to sneak up on its prey.
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