# Adaptation and Camouflage in Just So Stories

> Theme guide for Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling.

The Leopard and the Ethiopian change their appearances to blend into the forest environment, while the Giraffe and Zebra develop spots and stripes, illustrating how creatures adapt to survive in changing habitats.

## Where it surfaces

- [How the Leopard Got His Spots](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/just_so_stories_se/chapters/how-the-leopard-got-his-spots): The Giraffe and Zebra adapt to the forest with spots and stripes, and the Leopard and Ethiopian change their skins to blend in.
- [The Singsong of Old Man Kangaroo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/just_so_stories_se/chapters/the-singsong-of-old-man-kangaroo): Kangaroo's body adapts under pressure, developing powerful hind legs and a pouch as a result of the chase.
- [The Beginning of the Armadillos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/just_so_stories_se/chapters/the-beginning-of-the-armadillos): The Hedgehog and Tortoise physically change by learning new skills (swimming and curling), resulting in a new species with scaly armor.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/just_so_stories_se/themes/adaptation_and_camouflage
- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/just_so_stories_se/themes