camouflage is used for protection / hiding by prey / animals against predators / from predators
protecting_oneself_from_predators is defending_against_attack. camouflage is screen. protecting_oneself_from_predators is not defending_against_attack. escort is protection. camouflage is not fabric. stealth is concealment. shielding is protection. camouflage is fabric. disguise is concealment. shielding is actively_protecting.