Another agile, cat-like animal, the large-spotted genet sports dark spots and stripes on its greyish-white, elongated body. Its most outstanding feature is its ringed, black-tipped tail, which ...

However, computer simulations based on Turing’s idea created spots that were blurrier than those found in nature. In 2023, ...

From tiger stripes to leopard spots, the animal world is full of distinctive and intricate patterns. In a new study, CU ...

Nature is full of many patterned animals, from the stripes on zebras, spots on leopards, to the intricate details on sea creatures. Researchers have studied for a long time the biological explanation ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The assortment of black dots that decorate African penguins ...

African penguins may identify their partners by the patterns of spots the birds sport on their chests. This is the first time researchers have pinned down a feature that any bird uses for visual ...

Africa is home to some of the most diverse and captivating wildlife on Earth. Sweeping savannas, lush wetlands, and rugged deserts provide the backdrop for encounters with animals found nowhere else.

A pink elephant goes for an afternoon swim with its mother and herd, and despite its unique color, the herd passionately cares for it. Jaco Joubert, a guide at Mala Mala Game Reserve in South Africa, ...