While many circumstances factor into the calculation, researchers found in a new study that local predators, not appearance ...

The animal world is incredibly colorful, and behind this color palette is a constant game of survival.

Most animals in nature stick to colours like green, brown, or grey– perfect for blending into forests, deserts, or oceans. These shades help them stay safe, hide from predators, or sneak up on prey.

Ever wondered why some animals warn with bold colors while others hide from predators? It depends on tiny shifts in their habitat.

When it comes to colours in nature, few shades command attention the way red does. It is bold, visible from a distance, and ...

Animals achieve colour changes through specialised cells in their skin. Nature has perfected the art of disguise, and these ...

A new paper from the University of Melbourne reveals how animals use beautiful but unreliable iridescent colours as communication signals. Special adaptations enable animals to control how these ...

From India’s rare rose-ringed parakeet to flamingos across Africa, pink animals catch the eye with their unusual colours.

Migration, hibernation and food storage are all responses to seasonal changes. As the days become shorter and the nights get longer, hormone changes trigger an animal's instinct to prepare for winter.

A global experiment has helped explain why some animals use stealthy patterns to hide from predators, while others use ...

A new paper sheds light on the colorful world of animal communication, highlighting the challenges of studying accurately how iridescent colors work in nature. A new paper from the University of ...