Many mammals have fur the color of brown and black. Why don't they have more exotic colors, like purple and neon pink?

Reef fish in different oceans often develop similar color patterns because evolution explores the same set of biological possibilities.

Why does a Caribbean angelfish sometimes resemble its Indo-Pacific cousin, even though they have never lived in the same ocean? Why do coral reefs harbor such a wide range of stripes, spots and ...

When a young tomato anemonefish (a cousin to the famous Nemo) arrives at a new home, it carries extra white stripes. These ...

Over the past decade, the UK ornamental fish market has experienced notable growth. Increased interest in aquascaping, home ...

Mammals primarily exhibit muted earth tones due to their reliance on melanin and a lack of structural color complexity in fur. This drab coloration evolved as a survival mechanism to hide from ...

Cam Mosley studies how climate change is reshaping freshwater fisheries — while building community, mentorship and belonging in conservation science.

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Subway tile backsplashes had their day. Rather than stewing in the designs of old, try one of these much more elegant alternatives.

A new study led by researchers at the University of Arizona suggests that for every recognized vertebrate species, there are, on average, two ...

HEBER SPRINGS -- Fly fishing really is a matter of inches. A fly can drift too deep, and it can drift too shallow. It might take a while to figure it out, but when you finally get the right depth, the ...

Dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity characterize Alaska’s unique environment. Alaska is the only US state with ...