Animal Color Change: An Unsolved Mystery
Scientists are puzzled by the appearance of a white Iberian lynx in Spain, and howler monkeys in Costa Rica, prompting a call for more research to understand the role of environmental factors.
Some animals, such as chameleons, octopuses, cuttlefish, and snowshoe hares, naturally change color, but the case of a white Iberian lynx, named Satureja, is surprising. She lost her natural brown and orange tones, but retained her unique black spots.
No one knows the reason for this striking change in coat color, which had already been observed in another lynx previously.
- Environmental factors, such as exposure to chemicals, may play a role in these anomalies.
- More research is needed to understand the causes of animal color change.
Author's summary: Animals mysteriously change color, sparking scientific research.
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