50 Things That Matched Their Surroundings So Well, They Made People Do A Double Take (New Pics)

If you think that you’ll ever encounter camouflage on the battlefield or deep in the jungle, you might not be quite right. There are plenty of optical illusions far closer to home. And they don’t require ghillie suits. All it takes is the right angle and lighting, and an animal, object, or person can blend right into their surroundings with near perfection.Our team here atBored Pandahas traveled to the farthest reaches of the internet to compile this list of fantastic photos of accidental camouflage. They’re bound to make you do a double-take! Grab your binoculars, scroll down, and make sure to upvote your fave pics.This post may includeaffiliate links.

Our team here atBored Pandahas traveled to the farthest reaches of the internet to compile this list of fantastic photos of accidental camouflage. They’re bound to make you do a double-take! Grab your binoculars, scroll down, and make sure to upvote your fave pics.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

I Painted At My Favorite Stream Today. I Think It Blends In Pretty Well

Mother With A Calf

A Cat That Plays Too Many Stealth Games

The entire point of camouflage as a whole is to confuse the senses. People tend to rely very heavily on vision, so camouflage aims to hide someone or something with the help of fabric, paint, and patterns.What colors and patterns end up being used on uniforms will depend a lot on the local terrain. For instance, shades of brown and yellow might be used in the desert, compared to browns and greens in wooded locales. Meanwhile, black, grey, and white will often be found on camo gear meant for snowy areas.

What colors and patterns end up being used on uniforms will depend a lot on the local terrain. For instance, shades of brown and yellow might be used in the desert, compared to browns and greens in wooded locales. Meanwhile, black, grey, and white will often be found on camo gear meant for snowy areas.

My Brother Was Joking About How He Dresses Like A 5-Year-Old. Then He Found This

I Didn’t Think I’d Actually Lose In A Hide A Seek Game With My Nephew. Told Him To Pose For A Pic

Blessed Persian Carpet

It’s not just people that use camouflage. It’s an integral part of survival in the animal kingdom. Broadly speaking, there are three main categories of camouflage. The first one is called background matching, where animals have colors and patterns that match their surroundings.

This Is Aspen. She’s Visiting A Friend’s House For Dinner, But After Seeing The Rug She Thinks It’s Time To Leave. 13/10 Would Start The Car

Just A Mat, Nothing More

My Shirt Perfectly Camouflages Me In This Bed Of Flowers

With background matching, animals are harder for predators to spot. That means that they survive longer and can end up passing their genes down more effectively because they have more time to breed. Chameleons, for instance, are legendary for their ability to change their color to match their surroundings.

My Handsome Boy Using Camouflage At The Vet

I’m Waiting To Bloom

Had No Idea My Wife Was Partly Dog

The second type of camo is known as disruptive coloration. It’s a tad sneakier. Essentially, it breaks up the outline of the animal’s body, making it more difficult for predators to home in on them.One example of this would be how stripes work on a zebra’s fur. Some animals, however, go the route of mimicry, where they imitate another animal or an inanimate object. Stick insects, (obviously) look like sticks.

One example of this would be how stripes work on a zebra’s fur. Some animals, however, go the route of mimicry, where they imitate another animal or an inanimate object. Stick insects, (obviously) look like sticks.

Guy Learning To Snowboard

Almost Sat On My Dog Accidentally

Strangely Satisfying

However, nobody should think that camouflage somehow perfectly defends a person or an animal. That would be a huge mistake to make. It’s far better than nothing, but predators have evolved ways to spot their prey better.Some animals might be able to see into different spectrums, for example. Meanwhile, leaps and bounds in technology mean that people are constantly finding new ways to find what others try to hide.

Some animals might be able to see into different spectrums, for example. Meanwhile, leaps and bounds in technology mean that people are constantly finding new ways to find what others try to hide.

This Levitating Dirt Bike

A Snowy Owl And An Owl Made Of Snow

A Very Hairy Wedding Dress

Some predators have camouflage of their own to make sneaking easier and their hunts more successful. Tigers blend in with the tall grass thanks to their stripes. Octopuses change their texture and color to match their surroundings, avoid predators, and hunt their prey.Meanwhile, polar bears have white fur, meaning that they blend into the snowy background of the Arctic. Polar bears’ skin is actually black and their hairs are translucent, so they appear white because of how they reflect the light.

Meanwhile, polar bears have white fur, meaning that they blend into the snowy background of the Arctic. Polar bears’ skin is actually black and their hairs are translucent, so they appear white because of how they reflect the light.

The Void Has Such A Good Camouflage. So Many Potential Pounce Places

Parent’s Dog On The Nearly Identical Rug

The Truck In Front Of Us Lined Up Perfectly With The Mountains

Ultimately, animals that develop camouflage that isn’t useful for the environment that they’re in typically do not survive. On the flip side, the animals that better match their surroundings have a higher chance of surviving and breeding. Their offspring will look similar to them. Gradually, over many generations, the animals will match their environments better and better.

My Friend’s Outfit Exactly Matched My Coffee Cup Today

Tricky One

Sheer Coincidence

How animals will develop camo and what types of colors and patterns end up being passed on also heavily depend on the types of predators that hunt in the area. As ‘How Stuff Works’points out, there wouldn’t be a point to animals replicating the color of their surroundings if their predators were colorblind. If new predators end up in the area, this would also disrupt how various local species develop their natural camo.

My Dog’s Camouflage Game Is Spot On

Office Camouflage

This Chair Leg Blends In Very Well

A huge issue is that due to climate change and rapid urbanization, the environments in which wildlife lives can change drastically. These changes might force some species to adapt quickly in order to survive in a landscape full of new colors, drastically changing how they look. It can also force species to migrate, creating new biospheres where camo that has served some animals for dozens if not hundreds of generations is no longer a viable strategy.If you’d like to see some more photos ofaccidental camouflage, be sure tocheck outBored Panda’s previous features once you’re done enjoying this post.

If you’d like to see some more photos ofaccidental camouflage, be sure tocheck outBored Panda’s previous features once you’re done enjoying this post.

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This Lizard’s Perfect Tree Bark Camouflage

My Wife And I Were Quite Happy About Our New Rug Purchase. Sadly, Though, Our Dog Ran Away The Same Day

A Few Years Ago I Caught The Fog Blending Almost Seamlessly With The Water

My Husband Ken Found A Mini Plastic Version Of Himself At HomeGoods

I No Longer Have A Cat, Just Two Croissants

I Tried To Take A Photo Of A Small Cat Whilst I Was About To Leave For My Doctor’s Appointment

A Feral Kitty Sleeping In Our 50-Year-Old Tree Trunk

My Dad Burnt A Pancake So Bad It Camouflages With The Black Pan

My Girlfriend’s Cat That Blends Into His Bed

Bet You Can’t Tell Which One Is A Real Dog

Little Nyko Is The Reason I Can’t Just Jump Into Bed Anymore Without Thoroughly Scanning The Blanket First

My Daughter’s Shirt At The Art Museum

Pic My Husband Took Of Me Passing Him A Pencil

This Camouflaged Chair

Can You See Her? My Friend’s Dog In Her Bed

Accidentally Recreated My Kitchen Counter’s Pattern On A Plate While Seasoning A Burger

My Poor Choice Of Dinner Attire

My Face Mask Dried Unevenly And Now Matches My Sweatshirt

These Pants vs. The Gravel

This Frog Blends In With The Concrete Bench It Is Sitting On

Every Time I Take My Glasses Off In Bed I Lose Them For A Minute

Camouflage Really Helps When Fishing

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Noticed This Ad In The Mail And Couldn’t Help But Notice A Similarity

Mayble Has Perfected The Art Of Camouflage

Big Stretch

Went To The Grand Canyon A Few Weeks Ago. I Had Seen This Camper And Thought It Was Ironic, Didn’t Realize How Perfectly It Lined Up Until Today

When You See It

A Lot Of Leopard Going On

Just A Couch With Pillows

Time For An Afternoon Snooze

These Chips Were Camouflaged On My Countertop

I Found The Actual Cliff This Guy Is Climbing On

We Found Neighboring Houses With The Same Colors As Our Jackets

My Leggings Matched The Chair At The Vacation Rental

My Dog And Boyfriend’s Hair Match

The Way The Sky Reflected Off The Glass At Sunset Made The Balconies Look As Though They Were Floating