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The Evolution of Camouflage: From Nature to Military
Sharon Nix
December 18, 2023
In the grand orchestra of survival, camouflage plays the silent but pivotal role of the conductor. It’s a dance as old as life itself, a game of hide-and-seek where the stakes are survival.
From the subtle hues of a grasshopper blending seamlessly into its verdant environment to the disruptive patterns on a military uniform, the art and science of camouflage have come a long way.
Our journey begins in the heart of the wilderness, the original master of disguise: Mother Nature. Every leaf, every creature, every ripple in the water tells a tale of survival, a tale of blending in or standing out. For instance, consider the common cuttlefish.
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