Color change isn’t just about looking cool - it helps these animals hide from predators, attract mates, or regulate body temperature. Their shifting appearance plays a direct role in staying alive.

Kugan cited examples such as the dipterocarp (timber) which are being logged and harvested while high horticultural demand ...

While some birds possess drab, plain-looking feathers, others sport brightly-colored feathers. Females typically appear less colorful than males, an adaptation that helps protect them from predators.

Nature’s least loved animals are dying fast. This could make the environment stinky and pathogens unstoppable.