The male species is remarkably more colourful than the female in most species, as has been an endless source of wonder for biologists for centuries. This can be accounted for by the force of evolution ...
A pigment that makes feathers and hair orange helps prevent cellular damage by removing excess cysteine from cells.
A pigment that makes feathers and hair orange helps prevent cellular damage by removing excess cysteine from cells.
These three bird courtship displays are so bold, precise and theatrical that they make human romance look a little underdeveloped.
The researchers came across this discovery through the use of picocam, a 3D-modeling technology that Mansfield developed, ...
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This Mandarin Duck Looks Like It Was Painted by Hand
Mandarin ducks are painted in a rainbow of colors. Their coloration looks like something out of a Disney fairytale, yet they ...
Scientists found that colour production in birds is not just cosmetic but may be part of the body’s internal defence system.
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Why Indiana’s State Bird Isn’t Rare—But That’s the Point
The northern cardinal seems an obvious choice for Indiana’s state animal. Its vivid red feathers stand out against winter ...
If a female house mouse mates with multiple male house mice, her litter could have multiple fathers. Polyandry, as this mating practice is called, is common for various species. Yet scientists are ...
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