Colors in Nature

Everyone knows what an octopus is, but did you know there are hundreds of species worldwide? Some weigh hundreds of pounds, while others can fit in the palm of your hand. Regardless of the size, octopuses (and their close relatives, squids) come in a rainbow of glittering colors. Here’s our list of the world’s most […]

You may know them as a zodiac sign or a type of seafood, but crabs are also beautiful and often bright-colored additions to the planet. And if you’re like most people, you may not have heard of some of the most magnificently colored crabs on Earth. Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful crabs:

Depending on where you live, you may just know squirrels as those nondescript gray or brown creatures scurrying up trees or eating acorns with their hands. But did you know that there are hundreds of squirrel species? Many have bright colors and patterns and look incredibly different from the squirrels we see every day. Here’s

Most of us probably don’t think too much about snails in our day-to-day lives. And if you’re like most people, you probably picture snails as gray, sluglike creatures with round spiral shells. In many cases, this picture is pretty close, but it may surprise you that there are countless brightly colored snail species out there.

Welcome to our extensive list of things that are TEAL in nature! Blue and green are both lovely cool colors. But when they come together in just the right proportions, they create a new, distinctly tranquil shade: teal. This striking bluish green isn’t seen in nature too often. But when you see it, you won’t

If you ask people to picture a turtle, chances are that they’ll imagine a green reptile. And while some turtles are green, many come in otherworldly patterns and colors. If you’re like most people, you may not even be aware of the hundreds of bright, unique turtles across the globe. Here’s our list of the

When you think of mushrooms and other fungi, you might picture the portobello mushrooms in the produce section or white fuzzy mold. But there are far more varieties out there and in many different colors, from bright yellow slime molds to dainty purple forest mushrooms. Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful mushrooms and

The fox is a truly special creature. Immortalized in fables and folktales worldwide, it has long been portrayed as cunning, clever, and graceful. Many people can name a species or two, but the sheer variety of foxes across the globe will likely surprise you! Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful foxes: 1. American

Welcome to our extensive list of things that are TURQUOISE in nature! If you’re asked to picture turquoise, chances are that you imagine the famous greenish-blue stone. Turquoise has been a mainstay in the jewelry world for centuries, and it’s easy to see why. But you can find this striking color in more than just

Butterflies and moths add incredible color to nearly every part of the globe. But many of us forget about what comes before the moth or butterfly. Caterpillars boast some of the most spectacular colors and patterns. Some of them even rival the brightest of butterflies! Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful caterpillars: 1.