There are animals that not only do not hide, but, on the contrary, use their appearance as a loud statement, as a manifesto of existence. These creatures are the embodiment of the most daring fantasies of nature, whose bright, sometimes dazzling colors serve not just as decoration, but as a whole complex of complex and vital functions.

Specialized squid tissues contain refractive proteins called reflectins, which help animals evade detection and have potential applications in bioengineering.

Found in the Red Book of the Russian Federation, it can be seen from mid-August to mid-September. Its colors range from gray-greenish to gray-pink, all depending on age and light. Maitake has a beneficial effect on metabolism and other vital processes in our body, bringing them into harmony.

Living with animals is thought to have a profound effect on the human immune system, potentially reducing the risk of allergies, eczema and even autoimmune diseases.

The elongated backs of their wings, the ribbon-like "tails" of moon moths seem designed purely for the sake of beauty, but biologists have begun to realize what factors are actually behind their appearance.

Artificial intelligence may soon be able to decipher whale language and other forms of communication, but what nature informs humans will not be a surprise.

It would seem that what is the difference between a toad and a frog? However, many people, even with a solid A in biology, can not always correctly identify the first time, who jumped to their feet. If anything, all toads fall under the category of frogs.

The mysterious kidnappings of babies suggest that humans are not the only intelligent species with youngsters engaged in seemingly senseless activities that can have devastating consequences for other creatures.

Scientists from the Museum of Manitoba and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) have unveiled to the world a new ancient predator that lived about 506 million years ago. The fossils of the creature were found in the Burgess Shale region of Canada.

Flamingos standing on slender legs in alkaline lakes with their heads submerged in the water may seem like serene pond dwellers. However, beneath the surface of the water there is real movement involving the legs, necks and unique beaks of these birds.

What is your favorite thing to watch at the circus or zoo? Many of you will probably name the monkeys. Of course, how could you not love them - they are funny and clever, and it seems that some of them can be taught almost everything that humans can do.

Pandas are descended from predators. So why do they eat an almost exclusively vegetarian diet?