Colors in Nature

As primates, humans are pretty closely related to apes and monkeys. But while we may include plenty of color in our wardrobes to stand out, many monkeys and apes are strikingly eye-catching all on their own. Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful monkeys and apes: 1. Red-Shanked Douc The red-shanked douc is sometimes […]

Whether gathered in trees in the rainforest or relaxing at home with their owners, these delightful birds add a splash of personality and color. And thanks to their brilliant coloration, there’s no shortage of bright parrots to discover. Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful parrots: 1. Eclectus For years, scientists thought Eclectus parrots

Most people have at least a passing familiarity with chameleons, the lizards known for changing their colors to camouflage when needed. But not everyone knows that there are actually over one hundred different chameleon species. And many of them are even more vibrant than you’re imagining! Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful chameleons:

If you’re asked to picture a gecko, what do you see? The friendly leopard gecko at the pet store? The green lizard who stars in the insurance commercial? The truth is that there are hundreds of gecko species, many of which are incredibly bright and full of color. We’ve gathered a whole rainbow of species

When you picture brightly colored animals, you probably imagine vivid birds and reptiles. Comparatively, mammals don’t have quite the array of colors. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find a few radiant mammals out there. In fact, mammals are a lot brighter than you might think! Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful mammals:

Reptiles are some of Earth’s most delightful creatures. From the people-loving bearded dragons and leopard geckos kept as pets around the globe to wild pit vipers and crested iguanas, reptiles give the planet a truly spectacular burst of color. Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful reptiles: 1. Blue-Tailed Skink The name “blue-tailed skink”

When you imagine a forest, you probably picture green leaves, rich brown earth, and maybe even a groundcover of dry, reddish pine needles. But some forests have these colors and then some. Our planet is filled with forests bursting with color, whether that color comes from leaves changing color in autumn, brightly-colored animal residents, or

From funny cat videos on the internet to affectionate house pets, cats are an important part of our lives. And while most of us are familiar with mixed-breed pet cats, there are plenty of pure cat breeds with interesting and spectacular colors, too! Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful cat breeds: 1. Siamese

They’re frequently featured on calendars and computer desktops, but beautiful landscapes often need to be seen in person to be believed. And while we can’t take you there physically, we can show you some of the most brightly colored landscapes out there. You’ll almost certainly recognize some, but many of them are hidden gems most

Many of us probably think of rainforests as some of the brightest places on Earth. But coral reefs are a lot like underwater rainforests. Each one is teeming with brilliantly colored fish and other marine life swimming above a vast geography of rainbow coral. And while you may have heard of the Great Barrier Reef