True blue is one of nature's rarest tricks, and the animals that pull it off range from tiny ocean drifters that steal venom ...

Most of the time animals are green, black or grey but in some parts of the world a few very rare animals shine in bright shades of blue who look so magical that they almost feel unreal. Blue in nature ...

Animals come in all sorts of colors, and while the animal kingdom has most of the rainbow’s colors at its disposal, there are a few exceptions. Some animals, for example, may appear blue at first ...

Blue animals often seem too extraordinary to be real, almost like something imagined in fantasy. But the truth behind these breathtaking creatures is even more fascinating. Most blue animals do not ...

Peacocks, panther chameleons, scarlet macaws, clown fish, toucans, blue-ringed octopuses, and so many more: The animal kingdom has countless denizens with extraordinarily colorful beauty. But in many ...

Q. I live near Charleston, S.C., and recently spotted a blue anole sunning itself. I am familiar with our common green and brown anoles, but this one made me look twice. His tail had been severed and ...

Discover the blue whale, the biggest animal to ever live. Learn its size, diet, and surprising facts about this ocean giant.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Blue blood may look alien, but it’s one of evolution’s most ...

Animals with blue eyes are a rare occurrence in nature due to being linked to recessive genetics, mutations, and specific genes. Despite that, many species still have beautifully rich blue eyes. While ...

Scientists have announced the discovery of a previously unidentified species of octopus found in the Galápagos Islands — and it’s sure to turn heads. The creature, which sports blue flesh and large ...

Q. I live near Charleston, South Carolina, and recently spotted a blue anole sunning itself. I am familiar with our common green and brown anoles, but this one made me look twice. His tail had been ...