leaf-tailed gecko (uroplatus phantasticus), also known as a satanic leaf-tailed gecko, at the andasibe-mantadia national park in madagascar. photo thomas marent

Dagger-toothed flower bat, Macroglossus minimus.

Camouflaged moth (Sarcinodes reductatus), from montane rainforest. Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo).

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PHOTOS: Can You Spot The Camouflaged Animals?

Here are some examples of different creatures using camouflage to blend in with their environment.

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Shrimp on green crinoid (Laomenes cornutus)

I had never seen Comma's mating before yesterday, so although not the most colourful butterfly shot it is fairly interesting from that point of view - to me anyway! :)

Animal camouflage: can you spot these masters of disguise playing hide-and-seek?

Owls are everywhere. Our fascination with them goes back millennia into the roots of cultures all over the world. I will not go into the stories and myths that surround them - they are too numerous to retell here - instead I will share images of actual owls and a small sampling of beads inspired by them. First the owls... omg I could have posted way more of these, but here's a few of my favs, starting with Owls-in-trees (I love these!): And now for the beads, including a few oldies but goodies. It is simply amazing how many different takes there are - each artist with their own unique interpretation - of the same amazing creature. Sleepy Owl by Rebekah Payne Owl Pendant by Lesley Watt Terra Cotta Owl by Slate Studio Owl Pendant by JeraLunaDesigns Owls by Kylie Parry Owl Pendants by Erin Prais-Hintz Owl Pendant by me Owl in Tree by me Owls by Melanie Brooks of Earthenwood Studio I hope you enjoyed this little visual tour of OWLs. I for one, an enjoying seeing all the fabulous designs out there. I can't get enough of them!