Color patterns seen in fish and other animals evolved to serve various purposes. Lagunatic Photo/iStock via Getty Images Plus A thought experiment can help visualize the challenge of achieving ...
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How animals get their stripes and spots

Animal stripes and spots might look decorative, but they’re the result of deeply complex biological processes that begin long ...
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35+ Animal Quilt Patterns (Adorable Projects!)

Have a wild time with this collection of animal quilt patterns. From pets to farm animals to jungle creatures, you will love ...
Laura Kelley receives funding from the People Programme (Marie Curie Actions) of the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013). Many animals use the colours and patterns on their ...