From chameleons to seahorses, there are a few animals that have the unique ability to change colours
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This ability helps them protect themselves from their predators as it allows them to blend into their natural environment. So, here's a list of 8 colour-changing animals
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Chameleons are a unique species of lizard famous for changing their skin colour. They mostly do so to regulate their temperatures or when they are angry or fearful
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Mimic octopuses can pick the colour of the sea creature that they intend to mimic. They also change their body shape to avoid potential predators
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The Pacific Tree Frog changes its colour to blend in with its surroundings. The change of colour is a defence mechanism against predators such as raccoons and snakes
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Seahorses can change their skin colour to camouflage, frighten predators, communicate their emotions, and for courtship
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Crab spiders change colour to hide from their prey. They change colour to resemble the flower surface on which they sit through the reflection of light
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Squids change colour using chromatophores engraved in their skin. The purpose of changing colour is to match the surface they are on so that they can avoid predators
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The cyanea octopus is especially adept at camouflage, able to not only frequently change the colour of their skin, but also recreate patterns and textures
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The Arctic hare changes colour from brown or grey to white in winter. This change in its fur is believed to be connected to the amount of daylight it gets