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7 surprising species that are masters of deception

It's not just chameleons. The animal kingdom is full of optical tricksters.

by Jennifer Walter
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This cunning bug is a master of disguise.

It’s tough to tell where the leaf insect ends and the actual leaves start in this image.

Animals of all shapes and sizes use deception to survive.

But their tactics change depending on what tools they have.

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