The Patterns and Colors Around You
The pattern of sharp spines on a cactus shields it from hungry desert animals. The bright colors of a poison dart frog warn rain forest creatures that it's poisonous to eat. Equally bright colors on a toucan's bill help it attract a mate. And the pattern on a rattlesnake's skin not only helps it hide, it also helps it move, since the way the scales overlap allows it to stretch and slide easily.
'Nature's Paintbrush' is packed with fascinating information as it explores the myriad ways in which color and pattern help living things to survive.
