Animals with ultraviolet color patterns can be found all over nature. Here’s what we know about what purpose these patterns ...

Even if you're not scared of snakes, there are a few species you don't want to find in your yard. Whether venomous or not, ...

To camouflage themselves on different plants, two forms of this mimic insect bear different patterns on their backs.

Apr. 24, 2025 — A team was able to edit the DNA of Lactobacillus strains directly without a template from other organisms. This technique is indistinguishable from natural variation and enabled ...

Copperheads also feature an hourglass-shaped pattern on their bodies — from the head down to the tail. When curled up, this camouflage can make them look like a pile of leaves. And like most ...

The base colour generally is a pale greyish-brown or yellowish-grey and has an irregular pattern of roundish spots. These spots are of variable distinction and may be reddish, deep brown, or almost ...

Maintaining camouflage while moving is a challenge faced by many pursuit predators. In this study published today in Science Advances, the team uncovered a novel form of motion camouflage ...