It's not just humans who notice optical illusions; certain animals do too, and they often use it to their advantage.

UC San Diego-led team discovers new method for producing large amounts of color-changing, nature-inspired pigment in the lab.

Polar bears are one of the most important apex predators in the Arctic. Their presence helps to keep the populations of aquatic animals, such as seals and walruses, in check. Were they not there, ...

Scientists at the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) have achieved a biotechnological leap by successfully ...

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

This moldy pancake is actually the flowery flounder (Bothus mancus), a vivid plane of a fish that expertly changes its color to match its surroundings. The very flat fish’s dorsal (top) side is ...

Optical illusions aren't just for humans; animals also experience and utilize them for survival and reproduction. From ...

Giraffes are best known for their towering necks, but their beautifully spotted coats are just as distinctive — and they serve important functions. One reason is for camouflage; a giraffe's spots help ...

Known for their ability to camouflage, octopuses, squids and other animals in the cephalopod family can change their skin ...

Scientists at UC San Diego have moved one step closer to unlocking a superpower held by some of nature’s greatest “masters of ...