Optical illusions aren't just for humans; animals also experience and utilize them for survival and reproduction. From ...

Yellow is one of nature’s most attractive colours, giving an eye-catchy appearance to a variety of animals around the world.

From elusive snow leopards to tiny mantises, these animals of all shapes and sizes can blend seamlessly into their ...

UC San Diego-led team discovers new method for producing large amounts of color-changing, nature-inspired pigment in the lab.

"Many animals use visual strategies such as size exaggeration or camouflage because perception is not about reproducing reality faithfully, but about survival," Maria Santacà, a researcher into animal ...

Test your observation skills by finding the hidden snow leopard in this rocky mountain optical illusion. Only 1% with sharp ...

New River Gorge National Park is in a unique position to host both northern and southern wildlife. Here are some of the ...

Haleakalā National Park is home to many birds and animals found only in the Hawaiian Islands, including the endangered Maui ...

Pins, France Info from Licensor: "During a snorkeling day, I spot a strange movement in the sea and, when I approached, I saw this. It is a siphonostome. An incredible encounter with a king of ...

Today’s crossword offers glimpses of wildlife, too, but they’re camouflaged by wordplay. The puzzle is by Zhouqin Burnikel, a ...

A team led by UC San Diego was able to mass-produce a key pigment, xanthommatin, that occurs in the psychedelic skin of many ...

Known for their ability to camouflage, octopuses, squids and other animals in the cephalopod family can change their skin colour to expertly blend in with their environment. These fascinating acts of ...