Blue animals are some of the most stunning in the natural world – but also some of the rarest. In this video, we explore the science behind why true blue coloring is so uncommon in nature. From ...

One of the most practical uses of color in nature is camouflage, which helps animals avoid predators or sneak up on prey. Camouflage techniques vary: Homochromy: Imitating the colors of the ...

Nature is full of bright and vibrant colors. These colors are particularly ... A bird’s eye is larger compared to its body size than any other animal. These larger eyes let in more light and ...

The color blue is a very common favorite color for humans, but it is not seen in plants and animals very often ... or pigment doesn’t really exist in nature. Organisms that appear blue must ...

Animals with ultraviolet color patterns can be found all over nature. Here’s what we know about what purpose these patterns ...

Photograph By Piemags/nature / Alamy A recent study found ... For some ultrablack animals, their dark color can help them blend in with dark underbrush. Interestingly, part of the Gaboon viper ...

By evolving to be more sensitive to specific wavelengths, animals can more easily notice things that are important to them, like camouflaged predators or the colors of tasty food. So the best set ...

Jan. 23 (UPI) --A new video camera system is giving humans a glimpse into how animals see colors in motion as they navigate nature, researchers say. "Each animal has a unique set of photoreceptors ...

Members of the animal kingdom come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. All of these animals have blue eyes.

In nature, animal creations like bowerbird nests showcase beauty, functionality, and captivating patterns and colors. Great art can use innovative materials, like the stickleback fish's spiggin ...

While the author, Rudyard Kipling, wasn’t a biologist, his story may hold some truth: research shows that when temperatures rise, animals become lighter in color, resembling the sun-exposed ...