Jun 1, 2025, 01:10 PM IST

10 animals that change colour to survive

Monica Singh

Here is a list of animals that change colour to protect themselves from the predators.

Known for its ability to change color, chameleons use this ability for camouflage, communication, and temperature regulation.

Chameleon

These foxes change color to blend into the snowy landscape during the winter months, providing excellent camouflage from predators.

Arctic Fox

Also known as the "chameleon of the sea," cuttlefish can change their skin color and texture to camouflage with their surroundings, communicate with others, and even hunt.

Cuttlefish

Flounders are masters of disguise, able to match the color and pattern of the seabed to blend into their environment and ambush prey.

Flounder

These spiders can change color to match the flower they're sitting on, making them nearly invisible to predators and prey.

Crab Spider

This bird changes color with the seasons, going from brown in the summer to white in the winter to match its environment.

Rock Ptarmigan

Similar to the arctic fox, snowshoe hares turn white during the winter months to blend into the snow.

Snowshoe Hare

This octopus can mimic the color and pattern of other animals, such as lionfish and sea snakes, to evade predators.

Mimic Octopus

These beetles can change color depending on their environment and can even mimic the color of the plants they feed on.

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Stoats, like the arctic fox, change color in the winter, turning white to blend into the snow.

Stoat