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 ...

We all know what chameleons are capable of: changing into a variety of colors to match their surroundings. They're one of the animals that are so well camouflaged you'd never see them right in front ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. You might not realize this, but quickly changing colors, as ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scientists found a color-changing creature with “long” legs in a national park and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Guohua Yu via Pan, Liu, Chen and Yu (2025) In a national park of ...