Animals such as bobcats conceal themselves in tall grass; the white fur of the arctic fox renders it virtually invisible against a snow-covered backdrop. Chameleons, perhaps nature’s most famous masters of disguise, can change the color of their skin, in part to match their surroundings.

Well, some animals can do just that, as a thrifty survival tactic. Here are 9 animals that are true masters of disguise – from the decorator crab who adorns themselves up with surrounding marine debris, to the arctic hare who seasonally changes colour.

This list includes 22 species, both terrestrial and aquatic, renowned for their various camouflage abilities. These range from chameleons and cuttlefish, which change color, to animals like the leaf katydid and leaf-nosed snake that blend into their foliage surroundings.

When an animal blends into its surroundings to hide, they are utilizing concealing coloration. This technique is commonly found among Arctic animals, including hares, foxes, lemmings and a bird called the ptarmigan. These animals turn white in winter to blend into their snowy environment.

Self-decorating is common several diverse animal groups, such as crabs, insects, and birds —"but perhaps for different reasons," says Martin Stevens, an ecologist at the U.K.'s University of Exeter.