Colors in Nature

Red is a color that commands attention. Sometimes, in nature, it’s used as a warning. But that isn’t always the case. There are countless bright red animals of all shapes and sizes in the natural world! Here are some of nature’s most beautiful animals with red coloration: 1. Phantasmal Poison Frog The phantasmal poison frog […]

When most people imagine insects, they picture creepy-crawly, unpleasant creatures. But as you’ll see in a moment, insects are among the planet’s most dazzling animals! Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful insects: 1. Golden Tortoise Beetle This interesting bug changes color throughout its lifetime. As a larva and pupa, it is a dark

Birds are among the most radiant creatures on the planet. And while plenty of people read the word “hummingbird” and picture only one type of bird, there are hundreds of species classified as hummingbirds, and they make up a whole rainbow of color! Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful hummingbirds: 1. Long-Tailed Sylph

Many of us think of beetles as nondescript nuisances. But did you know that these creatures are so radiant that they rival the brightness of butterflies? Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful beetles: 1. Alpine Longhorn Beetle You might wonder how this striking beetle stays hidden from predators. But if you see it

Picture a palm tree on a white sandy beach. Palm trees offer a burst of bright green to beach landscapes, but many also have brilliantly colored fruits and flowers! Of the hundreds of species of palms, we’ve assembled some of the brightest. Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful palm trees: 1. Date Palm

Slugs on land aren’t known for their color. But once you dive into the ocean, you’ll find that sea slugs are among the most striking creatures on earth! From electric blue to bright orange to hot pink, you can find all manner of incredible shades on the countless species of sea slugs. Here’s our list

When you imagine a dove or pigeon, chances are good that you picture a white dove of peace or a city pigeon. But there’s a huge variety of pigeons and doves around the globe, and many of them have colors that rival those of parrots! Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful pigeons and

When you picture a duck, you might imagine a white bird with orange legs. Or maybe you picture a mallard with its iridescent-green head. But did you know there’s a huge range of brilliantly colored wild and domestic ducks all over the globe? Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful ducks: 1. Mandarin Duck

Ask anyone what color a lake or river is, and you’ll probably get “blue” as an answer. But if you take a close look at the rivers and lakes across the planet, you’ll see that many of these bodies of water come in rare and spectacular colors. Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful

The noble and mysterious wolf has long been a symbol across cultures. Sometimes representing evil and sometimes quiet strength, the wolf is a beloved part of countless fairy tales and stories. And while most of us are familiar with the gray wolf, the wolf (and its close relatives) comes in surprisingly many colors! Here’s our