This means predators have to spend longer finding them. There are lots of different examples of camouflage. Some colors and patterns help animals blend into areas with light and shadow. The tiger's stripes help it blend into tall grass. Other big cats like leopards, jaguars and cheetahs have spots that help them blend into their environment.
Disruptive coloration helps break up an animal's outline.
This makes it difficult for other animals to see it. The main predator of the zebra is the lion. Lions don't like to hunt in the heat of the day, they prefer sleeping in the shade. They hunt as it gets dark. As the sun goes down the black and white stripes of the zebra help it blend into the tall grass.