Some patterns arise simply or randomly, but others develop via complex, precise interactions of pattern-generating systems. Their beauty aside, the intricacies of these systems are inspiring the ...

There’s a reason fashion designers look to animal prints for inspiration. Creatures have evolved a dizzying array of patterns: stripes, spots, diamonds, chevrons, hexagons and even mazelike designs.

When it comes to the animal kingdom, most mammals you see in the wild are a color that matches their surrounding environment. There are always a handful of exceptions, but the most prevalent colors ...

Humans are the only primates that run nearly naked under the sun. Here’s how this biological tradeoff reshaped how our ...

A new term is making the rounds among cat lovers on social media: Garlic Clove Fur. This refers to the particularly plush, ...

For most animals, losing fur would be a death sentence. Hair isn’t cosmetic in the wild, it’s survival gear. It protects ...

A pet cat is going viral on Reddit after people online couldn't help but notice something rather hilarious about the animal's fur. The fur of a cat can vary in pattern, colour and length depending on ...