The world of reptiles is full of fascinating creatures, and one of the most intriguing aspects of some reptiles is their ability to change colour. This remarkable trait, known as camouflage or colour ...

Chameleons' remarkable color changes are not for camouflage but a sophisticated biological trick. Their skin cells, called ...

Colour change in animals can occur over different timescales and aids communication and camouflage. Direct evidence of the associated energetic costs has been lacking, but now an experimental study of ...

Lorian Schweikert was fishing in the Florida Keys when she hooked a hogfish—a type of tasty wrasse that’s known for its ability to change colors to match its coral reef environment. Schweikert dropped ...

New research into the anatomy of blue sharks (Prionace glauca) reveals a unique nanostructure in their skin that produces their iconic blue colouration, but intriguingly, also suggests a potential ...