Animal Facts

Why Do Chameleons Change Color? The Secret Behind Nature’s Living Mood Rings

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Imagine a small lizard sitting quietly on a branch. Its skin is green, its eyes move independently, and its long tongue can shoot out faster than you might expect. Then another chameleon appears. Suddenly, the first animal may flash yellow, orange, blue, or even dark brown. It looks like magic. It almost seems as though … Read more

A Murder of Crows: The Strange History Behind One of Nature’s Darkest Group Names

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There are many wonderful names for groups of animals. A group of lions is a pride. A group of owls is often called a parliament. Flamingos gather in a flamboyance, geese form a gaggle, and ravens are sometimes described as an unkindness. But few animal group names sound as dramatic as “a murder of crows.” … Read more