Animal Qualities
Break the outline.
Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.
3 species
Species principle: Pattern Breaking
Break the outline.
A strong pattern can hide a large shape by breaking it apart.
Lesser Kudus have vertical white body stripes that help break up their outline in dry woodland, scrub, and thicket habitats.
Species principle: Ornamental Camouflage
Hide in ornament.
What looks decorative can still belong to concealment.
Rhinoceros Vipers have complex colorful patterning and horn-like nasal scales. Their coloration helps them blend into rainforest leaf litter despite their striking appearance.
Species principle: Bold Concealment
Hide in stripes.
A strong pattern can hide a shy body by breaking it into the forest.
Zebra Duikers have bold dorsal striping and secretive movement in dense West African forest, where patterning helps break up their outline.
