Animals use different forms of camouflage and mimicry to allow them to evade predation, by hiding or pretending to be another animal or plant. The ways in which they do this has evolved over time, producing elaborate and incredible morphs, traits and colours which are shown in this exhibition. This exhibition shows a series of high quality, beautiful images that allow visitors to appreciate how this phenomenon occurs in nature and how it helps different species to survive in the wild.

EXHIBITION DETAILS

Contents:

Sixteen stunning photographs back printed onto acrylic or foamex depending on requirements. These frameless images come with batons for wall fastening for the acrylic option or can be fixed directly onto the wall. Each image comes with a label describing the importance of the specific trait to the chosen animal, some taxonomic information and a map to show the location where the animal is found.

NEW - this exhibition can be shown outside if you choose the di-bond printed option. Please get in touch to discuss.

Availability:

Please ask about availability.

Size:

Each image is 100cm x 75cm. They are wall mounted. We can produce a gallery visual showing how the exhibition can be laid out in the space available.

Past hires:

This exhibition is brand new and waiting for the first hire.

Included in the hire:

Blue Tokay staff to transport, install and deinstall. Storage materials are taken away during the hire. One-way transport is paid by the venue. We can supply learning packages and provide a merchandising offer. We will also support the show while at your venue by promoting it on our social media channels.

CAMOUFLAGE AND MIMICRY

The exhibition is family friendly as the images are all appropriate for all ages. It encourages visitors with an interest in Art and photography as well as science and nature. The narrative present describes different camouflage and mimicry displays, how and why they are used by animals in nature.

Species and topics

  • Vietnamese mossy frog - Colour and texture

  • Giant swallowtail butterfly caterpillar - Colour to misdirect

  • White-tailed deer - General habitat colouration

  • Brimstone moth caterpillar - Colour, form and stance

  • Arctic hare - Colour changing (seasonal)

  • Australian tawny frogmouth - Colour and stance

  • Eastern screech owl - Habitat colouration (bark)

  • Hermit crab - Using objects

  • Peppered moth - Colour change and indicator species

  • Red Sea walkman - Ambush predators

  • Wrap-around spider - Colour changing (background)

  • Southern copperhead - Colour and pattern

  • Ghost mantid - Mimicking leaves

  • Pink orchid mantis - Mimicking flowers

  • Red pygmy seahorse - Specific habitat colouration

  • Amur tiger - Colour blind prey