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Camouflage face makeup for warfare is undergoing one of the most fundamental changes in thousands of years, as scientists today described a new face paint that both hides soldiers from the enemy and shields their faces from the searing heat of bomb blasts. Firefighters also could benefit from the new heat-resistant makeup, according to the report.

Natural camouflage is an amazing thing - it increases an animal's chances of survival by tricking predators. Learn all about animal camouflage.

Here's a tongue-twister for you: Crafty cuttlefish can complete contours to carefully choose camouflage.