The color red is not just for show; it has many practical uses in nature. It can convey warnings or danger, impress a mate, ...

Animals showcase a remarkable diversity of colors and patterns, from the shimmery appearance of a peacock's tail to the ...

Guineafowl don’t rely on cuddling for warmth like other species. They rely on flexible behavioural responses to survive harsh climates.

It wasn’t simply that the birds were sun-bleached—the melanin in their plumage wasn’t degraded, as it would be if destroyed by sunshine. There was simply less of it to begin with.

Animals; Photo Ark; Rose-Breasted Grosbeak. Share Tweet Email. Common Name: ... similar in pattern to adult male, but all of the black plumage is tinged brown, particularly the head, wings, and tail.

How parrot plumage gets its dazzling reds and yellows. October 31, 2024 2:01 PM ET. ... "The animal appears to be able to control the expression levels of this enzyme," says Corbo, ...

While it’s a known fact that female guppies prefer orange and unusual patterns on their male partners, the team found that ...