Colour patterns (e.g. irregular, spotted or barred forms) are widespread in the animal kingdom, yet their potential role as signals of quality has been mostly neglected. However, a review of the ...

Patterns on animal skin, such as zebra stripes and poison frog colour patches, serve various biological functions, including temperature regulation, camouflage and warning signals. The colours making ...

Frogs’ vertebral stripe evolves hundreds of times, based on their terrestrial habitat Add as a preferred source on Google Abu Dhabi: A team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has discovered new ...

Researchers develop a camera system by Vera Vasas that captures and displays the colours perceived by animals, using four colour channels simultaneously. The camera system is encased in a 3D-printed ...

Now, researchers have identified the gene that is behind these patterns. Analysis of skin samples from cat embryos at different stages of development helped experts from the HudsonAlpha Institute for ...

Honeybees rely heavily on flower patterns – not just colours – when searching for food, new research shows. A team led by the University of Exeter tested bee behaviour and built bee's-eye-view ...

Honeybees rely heavily on flower patterns -- not just colors -- when searching for food, new research shows. Honeybees rely heavily on flower patterns -- not just colours -- when searching for food, ...

Cats have one of the most diverse wardrobes in the animal kingdom. From sleek solids to intricate patterns, their coats tell stories of genetics, evolution, and individuality. Even hairless cats come ...