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 ...

When Lorian E. Schweikert, Ph.D., reeled in a hogfish on a fishing trip to the Florida Keys, she noticed something strange after setting it down on the deck of the boat. Hogfish are known for their ...

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 ...

We’ve long marveled at color-changing critters like squid, chameleons, cuttlefish, and others as they flash brilliant hues. Animals across species possess this ability for a suite of reasons, ...

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 ...

Hogfish are found in the western Atlantic Ocean and carry a gene for a light-sensitive protein called opsin. The pointy-snouted and reef dwelling hogfish that dot the Atlantic Ocean between North ...

When fish suddenly change color, little photoreceptors embedded deep within their skin keep watch to ensure the color is just right, according to new research. For the first time, scientists have ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...