The color red is not just for show; it has many practical uses in nature. It can convey warnings or danger, impress a mate, signal sexual status, or serve the purpose of mimicry. Continue reading to ...

A matador swirling a crimson cape at a charging bull is an iconic image. Few animal myths are as persistent or dramatic as ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers a listener question about the natural world. This week's question comes from Liz in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Alex Funk: Albino animals in nature are ...

The idiom "red rag to a bull" means to aggravate someone, make them angry, or incite violence. The phrase "seeing red" implies blind rage. Both phrases may be traced to the Spanish tradition of ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

From the blue, yellow and red hued mandrill to the tie-dyed panther chameleon, nature hosts a parade of vibrant and gorgeous animals. But why do animals make this broad palette of colors? And how do ...