Mesmerizing Footage of a Leaf Mimicking Grasshopper Cautiously Crawling Along an Almost Identical Leaf
by Lori Dorn from Laughing Squid on (#526YZ)
Talented wildlife photographer David Weiller (previously) has captured absolutely mesmerizing footage of a brown and green leaf mimicking grasshopper cautiously crawling along up a an almost identical leaf in Sabah, Borneo. This insect is known for its incredible camouflaging abilities and uses them very well.
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