Scientists filmed a squid covering itself in mud and holding its tentacles upright, using camouflage that helps it hide on the ocean floor.

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This bird lies for a living. Here’s what biological researchers have gleaned about its intelligence by observing its clever ...

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Some animals produce their own light, no special effects involved. In certain cases, it helps them hunt or avoid predators.

The animal world is incredibly colourful, and behind this colour palette is a constant game of survival. Most animals use camouflage, covering themselves in stealthy patterns to hide from predators.

An international research team has succeeded in deciphering a key mechanism that controls the growth of pancreatic cancers.

Whether it’s seaweed cloaks or see-through wings, these animals know how to hide. Meet four masters of disguise who’ve turned camouflage and mimicry into a work of art.

We’ve all seen those nature documentaries where a gazelle just stands there like a statue while a predator creeps closer, […] ...

Gemstones like precious opal are beautiful to look at and deceivingly complex. As you look at such gems from different angles, you'll see a variety of tints glisten, causing you to question what color ...

The formally feathered, flightless aquatic birds known as penguins dominate the frigid waters surrounding the subantarctic ...

Did you ever wonder how an animal as large as a polar bear or reindeer floats? The answer is hollow hair, a remarkable evolutionary adaptation in many cold-climate species. It provides insulation and ...