{"product_id":"the-champions-of-camouflage-paperback","title":"The Champions of Camouflage - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJean-Philippe No?\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA selection of nature's greatest imposters, tricksters and magicians.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Whether to escape predators or to surprise their prey, the talented strategists of nature in \u003ci\u003eThe Champions of Camouflage\u003c\/i\u003e survive using visual trickery and fascinating biology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Some simply change their clothing to suit the seasons, such as the \u003cb\u003ewillow ptarmigan\u003c\/b\u003e who appears pure white in winter snow and golden-brown-red in the summer. Others, like the \u003cb\u003esatanic leaf-tailed gecko\u003c\/b\u003e who disguises itself amidst leaves to blend into its surroundings, are the same year-round but their appearance seamlessly blends them into the environment. \u003cb\u003eGrasshoppers\u003c\/b\u003e of the genus \u003ci\u003eParaphidnia\u003c\/i\u003e and the African mantis \u003ci\u003ePopa spurca\u003c\/i\u003e perfectly imitate the small branches of trees, becoming virtually invisible to predators and prey. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Some species use incredible stratagems to get rid of their enemies, of the frog \u003ci\u003ePhysalaemus\u003c\/i\u003e, for example. When this amphibian is threatened, he turns his back to his opponent and shows his hindquarters on which is \"painted\" a pair of large black eyes. If the mask is not enough to intimidate the opponent, the fake eyes will emit an impressive \"white secretion.\" That usually does the trick. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book is organized by the manner of camouflage: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Art of Camouflage\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Invisibility cloak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Seasonal clothes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Quick colors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Changing Shapes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Leaf imposters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Moving twigs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The watery art of disappearing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Deception\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Game of Illusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e At the masquerade ball\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e In the eye of the beholder\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Trojan Horse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Identity theft\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Bait and switch.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Jean-Philippe No? is a journalist specializing in nature, travel and history He regularly collaborates with various magazines, such as \u003ci\u003eSciences and Vie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThirty Million Friends\u003c\/i\u003e, and has written about 20 books, including books on animals for young audiences He is also the author of historical drama He lives in Sarthe, France \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.9 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 20, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765261402400,"sku":"9780228104346","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cefe92e91043f455ec9d353ed0eaa56c.webp?v=1780265267","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-champions-of-camouflage-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}