The chameleon may be the world’s most recognizable color-changing animal, but that doesn’t mean that it’s the only creature of its type on the planet. There are more than 20 birds and mammals that can ...

A pigment that makes feathers and hair orange helps prevent cellular damage by removing excess cysteine from cells.

Some of the world’s most spectacularly colorful animals are amphibians — especially frogs and salamanders. Many of these colorful animals are toxic or have developed some sort of chemical defense, and ...

Some animals in nature can do something really amazing– they can change their colours. It’s not just to look pretty, but also about staying safe, catching food, or showing how they feel. This special ...

The animal world is incredibly colourful, and behind this colour palette is a constant game of survival. Most animals use camouflage, covering themselves in stealthy patterns to hide from predators.

When you think of color-change artists of the animal world, you probably think chameleons, but these other cool beasts can change color, too. This cephalopod—that means big-headed, tentacled ...

We usually assume animals see the world better than we do. Sharper eyes, quicker reactions, stronger instincts. But when it ...

Animals change colour primarily for survival. This ability, called chromatic adaptation, helps them blend into their surroundings to avoid predators or to sneak up on prey. It's an essential form of ...

Fruits come in a glorious rainbow of colors. Raspberries, kumquats, lemons, avocados, blueberries, figs; the colorful array rivals a 96-pack of Crayola crayons. But scientists have long debated ...

Scientists have evaluated fossil color reconstruction methods and proposed a new study framework that improves and expands current practice. Dr Michael Pittman of the Vertebrate Palaeontology ...