This is called camouflage." "You mean like military clothing?" Frank asked. "Yes," said Mr. Zimmer. "Camouflage clothing protects soldiers.

這叫迷彩服"你是說像軍裝一樣？"弗蘭克問道。"是的，"齊默爾先生說。"迷彩服可以保護阿兵哥。

They can blend in with their surroundings.

它們能與周圍環境融為一體。

Animals use camouflage for protection, too."The class walked to a hut.

動物也用偽裝來保護自己。"全班同學走到一間小屋前。

A sign read, "Reptiles and Amphibians." Many reptiles use camouflage to hide from their enemies. "Look at this lizard," Mr. Zimmer said.

一塊牌子上寫著 "爬行動物和兩棲動物"。許多爬行動物利用偽裝來躲避敵人。"看看這隻蜥蜴，"齊默先生說。

It was hard to see the lizard.

很難看到蜥蜴。

Its skin was the same color as the rock. "Mr. Zimmer," Rosa asked, "can camouflage help animals hunt, too?" "That's a great question, Rosa," Mr. Zimmer said.

它的皮膚和岩石的顏色一樣。"齊默先生，"羅莎問 "偽裝也能幫助動物狩獵嗎？""這是個好問題，羅莎。"齊默爾先生說。

He pointed to a bullfrog. "This bullfrog uses color to hide while it waits for food.

他指著一隻牛蛙。"這隻牛蛙在等待食物時利用顏色來隱藏自己。

It is the same color as grass and leaves.

它的顏色和草葉一樣。

It can trick its prey," said Olivia. "Where are we going next?" Frank asked. "To see the owls," Mr. Zimmer said.The class stopped in front of the owl house. "Where are they?" Olivia asked. "Owls use pattern camouflage," Mr. Zimmer said. "See if you can find one."Rosa looked closely at the tree. "I see an owl," she said. "Its feathers are the same pattern as tree bark." "Right!

它能騙過獵物。"奧利維亞說。"我們下一站去哪兒？弗蘭克問。"去看貓頭鷹，"齊默爾先生說。"它們在哪兒？奧利維亞問。"貓頭鷹會使用圖案偽裝，"齊默爾先生說。"看看你們能不能找到一隻。"羅莎仔細看了看那棵樹。"她說："我看到一隻貓頭鷹。"它的羽毛和樹皮的花紋一樣。""沒錯！

The cheetahs are next," said Mr. Zimmer. "Yes," cried Rosa.The class walked to a large grassy area.

下一個是獵豹，"齊默爾先生說。"全班同學走到一大片草地上。

Rosa looked at the cheetahs' spots. "How are cheetah spots camouflage?" "Well," said Mr. Zimmer. "The spots help cheetahs blend in with shadows in the grass.

羅莎看著獵豹的斑點。"獵豹的斑點是如何偽裝的？""嗯，"齊默爾先生說。"這些斑點可以幫助獵豹與草叢中的陰影融為一體。

This helps cheetahs when they hunt, and it keeps cheetah cubs safe from other big cats." "That's cool," said Rosa.Rosa looked at the pattern on Frank's shirt.

這有助於獵豹捕獵，還能保護獵豹幼崽不受其他大型貓科動物的傷害。""羅莎看著弗蘭克襯衫上的圖案說："這很酷。

He was leaning against a brick wall. "Look," Rosa said, "Frank is using camouflage, too."

他靠在一面磚牆上。"看，"羅莎說，"弗蘭克也在使用偽裝"