The zoo provides shade, ice treats, ice bath, fans and other cooling methods to protect the animal from the heat base on ...

Among these animals is the Arctic hare, the largest hare in North America. The Arctic hare has large claws on all four feet, ...

Caterpillars that are camouflage experts and known to cause damage to a variety of plants are now hatching in Ohio. Joe Boggs ...

Natural camouflage is one of nature’s greatest gifts in the animal kingdom. Sure, some animals have deadly toxins or ...

Have you ever wondered how animals survive the fiercest storms, blazing heat, or biting cold without a cozy house, jacket, or ...

Color change in animals is a response shaped by evolution. Each species has developed its own method and reason for this ...

Prairie Rattlesnake. A master of camouflage—this rattlesnake lies in wait, showcasing its natural defense mechanisms and deadly precision. Image by DesignPicsInc via Depositphotos. The relationship ...

In winter, its white coat blends perfectly with the snow and provides camouflage from predators. During summer, its feathers turn brown and mottled, matching the rocky and tundra landscape.

Snowshoe hares like to nibble on the protein-rich buds of young hardwoods, but especially spruce and fir. These 10- 15-year-old saplings have low, dense boughs that help the hares hide from predators.

As New England warms, snowshoe hares are increasingly finding themselves the wrong color for camouflaging with their environment. New England scientists are looking at some promising ways to help.

Arctic fox in winter time in Siberian tundra. Image via Depositphotos. Animals in arctic and subarctic regions face the challenge of dramatically changing environments as seasons shift. Several ...