Camouflage

Sloths are slow yet strategic survivors, blending camouflage, energy efficiency and climbing skills to thrive in rainforests.

World’s 9 most beautiful butterflies with unique colours and where they live

Explore the planet’s most colourful and unique butterflies. From the shimmering blue morpho to the camouflaged owl butterfly, each species showcases nature’s art and the importance of protecting their habitats.

Meet the dragon that has become a popular pet around the World

Discover the surprising traits of a lizard that’s captured hearts worldwide. From unusual habits to unexpected abilities, learn why bearded dragons are more than just cute pets.

Meet Pallas's Cat: A feline that stands on its bushy tail to shield its paws and is among the world’s oldest

The elusive Pallas’s cat, one of the world’s oldest wild felines, has a unique habit of standing on its thick, bushy tail to shield its paws from freezing ground.

Meet Chrysina Limbata: The rare metallic beetle looks like a living mirror

Chrysina limbata, a rare beetle from Central America, stuns with its mirror-like shell. Its metallic sheen isn't paint but nature’s trick of light, making it a living, shining marvel.

Red Panda Day 2025: 11 adorable facts about red pandas that will melt your heart

Discover 11 delightful facts about red pandas, the shy, tree-loving mammals known for their fluffy tails and gentle nature. From quirky behaviours to unique traits, these charming creatures are sure to steal your heart.

Do you know why Earth is so colourful? A new study explains how our planet beautifully painted its own life

Discover how life on Earth evolved from muted tones to vibrant colours, and how scientists are uncovering the secrets of animal and plant colouration, from trichromatic vision to aposematism.

New camouflage coating from squid protein

Led by Alon Gorodetsky from the University of California, Irvine, the team produced reflectin - a structural protein essential in the squid's ability to change colour and reflect light - in common bacteria and used it to make thin, optically active films that mimic the skin of a squid.

Silkworms and squid inspire smart materials

Car panels made of silkworm cocoons, clothing that can camouflage the wearer at the flick of a switch and a 'smart' shirt with a phone and power source embedded in the fabric.