In nature, it's not uncommon to observe animals that change color with the seasons. You may have heard of the arctic fox or ...

New research into the anatomy of blue sharks (Prionace glauca) reveals a unique nanostructure in their skin that produces ...

Color change in animals is a response shaped by evolution. Each species has developed its own method and reason for this ability, like an overreliance on light or temperature cues, or a ...

Blue might seem like a rare colour in nature, but many animals wear it beautifully.

Some animals, like mantis shrimp and birds, can perceive a world of color that is completely invisible to humans. Bees and many other insects see wavelengths from 300 nm to 650 nm, meaning they ...

Unique structures on the skin of the blue shark suggest it may be able to change colour like a chameleon, according to a new study.

Bright, bold, and beautiful- these yellow animals stand out in the wild.

A University of Arizona study found color vision evolved in animals 500 million years ago, far earlier than colorful plants. Warning color signals appeared 150 million years ago, preceding sexual ...

A new study from the University of Arizona reveals that color vision in animals evolved around 500 million years ago, much earlier than the appearance of colorful fruits and flowers.

Nature comes in a variety of striking colors, but all that beauty didn't evolve for our enjoyment. Conspicuous colors tend to be signals, often helping animals woo mates or warn predators. Yet the ...