Les Pourquoi - 10/04/26 à 8h50

The speaker discusses a surprising fact about tigers: they are invisible to other animals, despite appearing as a bright orange to humans. This is because the vision of their prey, such as birds and antelopes, is completely different from human vision. For animals like antelopes, the tiger's orange coat appears in tones of green, allowing it to blend perfectly with the surrounding vegetation. This camouflage mechanism is highly effective, making the tiger seem invisible to the very animals it hunts. The speaker emphasizes that the effectiveness of camouflage depends entirely on the eyes of the beholder. The discussion highlights that what appears to be a highly visible color to humans is actually a sophisticated form of natural camouflage for other species. The speaker humorously recounts personal experiences in a jungle setting, reinforcing the idea of the tiger's stealth and how its appearance can be deceiving depending on who is observing it. This scientific insight into animal vision and camouflage is presented as a fascinating aspect of nature.