Nature’s invisible act: here are 10 transparent animals who have mastered the art of transparency with their very own invisibility cloak <\/p>
There are many varied and clever forms of camouflage<\/a> in the natural world, from the colour-changing prowess of chameleons and cuttlefish<\/a> to the mimicry of orchid mantis\u2019 and\u00a0leaf-tailed geckos, to the eye-boggling spots and stripes of zebra<\/a> and tigers<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p> But one of the weirdest has to be the transparent animal.<\/p> One of the most out-the-box solutions to the problem of being seen has to be becoming practically\u00a0invisible\u00a0however. Although not true of every animal on this list (looking at you barrel-eye fish), the primary reason for an animal evolving to be see-through appears to be to avoid notice from predators.<\/p> By letting light shine through them, blurring their outlines, and blending in, these unconventional animals manage to avoid detection and increase their chances of survival. Read on to find out more about our favourite see-through, transparent animals.\u00a0<\/p> Native to Central American rainforests, glass frogs<\/a> (one of the world’s weirdest frogs<\/a>) are a family of frogs that have transparent bellies and chests. Their internal organs including their heart pumping blood and food moving through their digestive tract can be clearly seen through their skin.<\/p> This translucency does have an important purpose, in that it allows them to blend in more seamlessly with their surroundings. The clear skin underneath and on the legs paired with an\u00a0opaque green back acts\u00a0as a form of camouflage, blurring their outline and making them more difficult to spot on leaves. <\/p> Fascinatingly, it has recently been discovered that this clever camouflage goes even further, with glass frogs possessing the ability to strategically remove red blood cells from circulation when\u00a0needed, and\u00a0store them in their liver for a while. This makes them look even clearer and more see-through, as red blood cells are what give blood its vibrant colour.\u00a0<\/p>Why are some animals transparent?<\/h2>
10 transparent animals<\/h2>
Glass frogs<\/h3>