While camouflage is by no means exclusive to reptiles and amphibians, herps certainly display many striking examples of being practically invisible. You could be six inches away from a Leaf-tailed Gecko or Vietnamese Mossy Frog and probably not see them even if someone was pointing at them. A vast number of herps simply blend in with the surroundings as you walk through the trees; camouflage is a survival trait that has served these animals well. Unless you live in a frozen wasteland, you are almost certainly surrounded by herps every day. They use a combination of blending in and sliding out of view to keep from getting noticed most of the time.
This lesson is part of Certified Herpetological Guide. Enrollment is self-paced, with no deadline to finish (about 50 hours).
