The chameleon may be the world’s most recognizable color-changing animal, but that doesn’t mean that it’s the only creature of its type on the planet. There are more than 20 birds and mammals that can ...

Four of them live in Colorado: snowshoe hares, white-tailed ptarmigan, short-tailed weasels and long-tailed weasels.

Migration, hibernation and food storage are all responses to seasonal changes. As the days become shorter and the nights get longer, hormone changes trigger an animal's instinct to prepare for winter.

Color change in animals is a response shaped by evolution. Each species has developed its own method and reason for this ability, like an overreliance on light or temperature cues, or a physiological ...

While winter fans have been eager for snow this winter, Minnesota has several furry creatures whose very survival depends on a white landscape. Their superpower — turning white to blend in with winter ...

Aggressive little male fish from Indonesia turn black when angry to show their dominance, scientists discover. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

The animals' camouflaging capabilities have long inspired humans. The new material could one day help researchers improve ...

"So, it's really uncommon." The reasons why these animals change color are probably twofold, she explained. The primary purpose is camouflage, whether it's to hide from predators or, in the case 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 ...