From black-and-white vision to ultraviolet detection, discover how animals perceive colors and use them in surprising ways.

A new study from the University of Arizona reveals that color vision in animals evolved around 500 million years ago, much ...

A recent study by University of Arizona researchers analyzed the evolutionary timeline of color vision in animals and the different functions of "conspicuous colors" in animals and plants.

A recent study has illuminated the evolutionary journey of color vision in animals, revealing a surprising timeline: animals developed the ability to see colors around 500 million years ago—well ...

In a new study, US researchers shed light on what they call an "explosion" of animal color signals over the past 100 million years – with novel insights about the timing and possible triggers of this ...

Some animals have extraordinary night vision, allowing them to hunt, navigate, and survive in darkness. Owls have large, tubular eyes packed with rod cells, allowing them to see in nearly total ...

Cats: They have a reflective layer in their eyes called the tapetum lucidum, which enhances their low-light vision, perfect for prowling under the cover of darkness. Foxes: They have excellent ...

A team of scientists led by John J. Wiens from the University of Arizona analyzed the evolution of colour vision in animals.

There’s something magical about observing wildlife at night. The world slows down, and creatures that shy away during the day ...