We went through a special presentation, 'Hidden Animals: Camouflage.' Cabo was unusually fast at finding and identifying the well hidden animals, ranging from reptiles to insects to large mammals. For each animal (~50 photos) geographic location was mentioned. He found all the animals at record speed all the while gently handling our Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis). One method of defense is to blend in as discussed this week, next week will review brightly colored animals that signal toxicity with bold colors rather than blending in, alongside geographic notes.
We also looked at Cyanotype, a form of 'blueprint' photography invented in 1852, using examples of plants printed onto fabric, and watched a video of me marbling, a way of abstract painting with acrylics to print onto paper or silk.