Did our homepage image make you do a doubletake? That’s what this copycat had in mind. You’re looking at a leaf insect, a highly skilled mimic that lives in the rainforests of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Its camouflaged appearance helps it blend right in with the foliage it likes to frequent, protecting the bug from predators like birds and reptiles. Even its gait is deceptive—the leaf insect rocks back and forth when moving, much like the swaying of a leaf in the breeze.
No, it s not a leaf. Happy Look-alike Day
Today in History
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The persistence of Perito Moreno
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Oh, happy day!
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Veterans Day
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Flamingos of the Chilean desert
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A narrow passage
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A cozy winter village
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World Architecture Day
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A stunning sight in Mexico s wilderness
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In search of a ‘great’ pumpkin
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A showcase for future fame
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There’s a dog in there somewhere
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Australian baobab tree, Kimberley region, Western Australia
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Night of the ‘Cold Moon’
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Celebrating the UN’s International Day of Families
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Mother s Day
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Earth seen from the International Space Station
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Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Sea fireflies at the seashore
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A monster view in Scotland
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Tom Turkey takes Manhattan
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It’s surströmming time
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Atrani, Amalfi Coast, Italy
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Bioluminescence at Trwyn Du Lighthouse in Wales
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Celebrating Panama s independence
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Nazar amulets, Goreme National Park, Cappadocia, Turkey
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Duck, duck. duck, duck, duck...
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A learning garden
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The desert blooms
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National Aviation Day
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Autumn comes to the Porcupines