A western coachwhip snake (red racer) matches rocks beneath it in the Mojave desert at Red Rock Canyon State Park in California. Evolution, camouflage.

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Size: 5306px × 3542px
Location: Hagen Canyon Natural Preserve, Red Rock Canyon State Park, California
Photo credit: © Shelly Rivoli / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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