camouflage

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Why a thing is how it is, is often a mystery.

And looks can be deceiving.

That's true with screech-owls (21 known species). They look how they look for good reason: camouflage. That's the goal. Blending into one's environment is a key to staying out of harm's way, which is why I look like a fading white leather sofa with matching beige afghan.

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