Real Animals That Change Shape
Mimic Octopus
This ocean creature can reshape its arms and posture to imitate lionfish, sea snakes, and flatfish—fooling both prey and predators.
Glass Frog
Found in Central America, this frog`s belly becomes nearly transparent at night, blending into leaves and vanishing from predators.
Pufferfish
When threatened, the pufferfish inflates like a balloon, changing shape instantly to appear larger and more dangerous.
Leaf Insect
These insects mimic the shape, color, and even movement of leaves so perfectly that predators often overlook them entirely.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish rapidly shift both skin color and texture, even bulging or flattening their bodies to match coral, rocks, or sand.
Starfish
Starfish can regrow lost limbs and, in some cases, their entire bodies—an extreme transformation triggered by injury or predation.
Eastern Hognose Snake
This snake dramatically flattens its neck like a cobra, hisses, and even plays dead—changing shape and behavior to confuse threats.