The animal kingdom is full of color, thanks to a combination of biological pigments, structural color (of both the iridescent and non-iridescent kind), and luminescence. While many animals are predominantly…
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The bird world is full of amazing beaks with a wonderful diversity of not just form and function, but also…
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Penguins (Spheniscidae) are famous for their black and white plumage, a classic example of countershading camouflage. But where do these…
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Owls are any of the 248 bird species in the Strigiformes order. Within this order, the larger Strigidae family contains…
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You’ve seen the hilarious cartoons where a rabbit is waving a bright red flag at a bull. The bull snorts…
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Have you ever been driving down a country road and noticed a cow with incredibly eye-catching colors? There are many,…
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Parrots (order Psittaciformes) are one of the most colorful groups of birds — and of all animals! — on the…
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The wild Atlantic canary (Serinus canaria) is native to the Macaronesian Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, including the aptly…
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Calico cats are a familiar housecat coloration, with many people recognizing their white fur with splotches of orange and black.…
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Lobsters have nearly always sparked the imagination of scientists and the taste buds of seafood enthusiasts. They have a distinctive…
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If you’re considering adding a Yorkiepoo to your family, there’s plenty to consider, including the color of your new addition.…
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With the weather growing warmer, it’s not uncommon to see more and more flowers blooming. These flowers can come in…