Page 52 - Allah's Artistry in Colour

Camouflage does not only take place on the surface of the skin. The muscles
of some species of frogs that live in the tropical forests of South America are
coloured. The blood contains oxygen-conveying cells. Therefore, changes
brought about by the need for camouflage not only take place on the surface
of the skin but also within the body. 22

Dead twigs and leaves become
dark when wet. In the same
manner, frogs and toads also
change colour in wet weather,
becoming darker. This change
makes sure that they remain
well camouflaged among the
wet twigs and leaves. 23 It is not
possible for this amazing har-
mony to be coincidental.

In the picture on
the left is a land
frog that
changes its
colour according
to weather con-
ditions.