Nature's hidden language of colour revealed in new book

15 Nov 2024
Cover of the book showing the colourful tail of a reptile
'Color in Nature' cover - published by Princeton University Press (2024). 

A new book co-authored by The University of Queensland’s Dr Fabio Cortesi aims to take readers on an exploration of the remarkable diversity of colour in the natural world.

The book, titled ‘Color in Nature’ [sic], and published by Princeton University Press, delves into how and why living organisms—from vibrant coral reef fish to chameleon-like reptiles—use colour to communicate, camouflage, and survive.

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