mimetric tests!

Subject: mimetric tests! Mon 02 Oct 2023, 21:42

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Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Tue 03 Oct 2023, 01:35

great comparisons Alain! the caracal in the top pics really blends in very well, as does the leopard? on the right.
The latter photos make the tiger blend in well I think, though the leopards are good too. I can see why the stripes are advantageous in tall grasses.

I love comparison pics like these Very Happy

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Tue 03 Oct 2023, 12:01

How can I comment this if I can't see anything? Laughing

Really brave, you can show with toys how incredible is Nature and the tricks animals develope to be more succesful. cheers

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Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Fri 06 Oct 2023, 21:25

Many thanks to you both Annette and Rogério! Very Happy

According to you, which cat is the more mimetic?

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Mon 09 Oct 2023, 23:28

Caracal wrote:: Many thanks to you both Annette and Rogério!

According to you, which cat is the more mimetic?

Maybe leopard. They're really good on it and it is not just a question of fur but also behaviour.

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Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Tue 10 Oct 2023, 00:10

It is also my conlcusion! Very Happy

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Tue 10 Oct 2023, 00:29

I hope you don't mind my adding to this...
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I think the best camoflage in your photos are either the serval or leopard. Very Happy

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Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Tue 10 Oct 2023, 10:57

Wonderful pictures Paige who show how mimetic are the stripes of the tigers on high grasses! Don't hesitate to post other samples! I hope other contributions here!

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Tue 10 Oct 2023, 22:57

Great contribution to the topic, Paige. flower

Caracal wrote:: It is also my conlcusion!

We have it very well represented on Papo and Britains leopard figures. Besides the pattern which blends perfectly with the surroundings, they also break down their line and they can move very slow and silent. All of this contributes to a high level of mimicry.

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Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Wed 11 Oct 2023, 12:30

What is fascinating with the cats is their skill to make themselves cryptic, I remember to have search my cat a long time at home before to find him, though is robe is rather variegated! :)

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Wed 11 Oct 2023, 16:49

Caracal wrote:: Many thanks to you both Annette and Rogério!

According to you, which cat is the more mimetic?

in your photos I would say the leopard, but if the coat colour of the tiger were not as orangey, then it would be a draw between them.
The stripes of the tiger make it blend in more and break down it's shape, whereas the leopard only blends in because of the coat colour.
I squinted my eyes to 'see' this way.

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Wed 11 Oct 2023, 19:06

You're perfectly right Annette! Very Happy

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Thu 19 Oct 2023, 22:47

Caracal wrote:: What is fascinating with the cats is their skill to make themselves cryptic, I remember to have search my cat a long time at home before to find him, though is robe is rather variegated! :)

So the right answer for your question would be your own cat. cat

How could I guess it? Wink

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Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Fri 20 Oct 2023, 09:40

Roger wrote:

Caracal wrote:: What is fascinating with the cats is their skill to make themselves cryptic, I remember to have searched my cat a long time at home before to find him, though is robe is rather variegated! :)

So the right answer for your question would be your own cat. cat

How could I guess it? Wink

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Fri 20 Oct 2023, 09:41

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Fri 20 Oct 2023, 10:00

Very interesting topic. I think the tiger's camouflage is more efficient than it seems, since its natural prey can only see yellow, green and indigo blue. The slightly reddish color of some tigers is unseen by them.
That's why Asian deer love the company of monkeys, who are sensitive to the color red and can sound the alarm.

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Fri 20 Oct 2023, 14:21

very interesting to know, thank you Christophe!

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Sat 21 Oct 2023, 15:57

Where is Charlie? Very Happy

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Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Sat 21 Oct 2023, 16:20

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Sat 21 Oct 2023, 16:24

That's a difficult one! I had to zoom in to find it.

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Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Sat 21 Oct 2023, 19:43

that's a good one Alain! and considering that the cat would maybe be moving slowly, it would be very hard to see!

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Sat 21 Oct 2023, 23:45

Congratulations to you three, you found him! cheers

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Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Sun 22 Oct 2023, 07:56

It reminds me of Vincent Munier's photos. In one of them, you couldn't make out the snow leopard at all, and when you did, you realized it was staring right back at you. Indescribable!

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Sun 22 Oct 2023, 15:59

Oh yes I saw this picture too! Very Happy

Subject: Re: mimetric tests! Sun 22 Oct 2023, 16:05