Whether purebred or mixed breed, dogs come in a variety of colors and patterns, from dark to light, solid to spotted, and ...

Computer models predict that a mashup of black spots on a white background plus white spots on black should create a mazelike distribution of black-and-white lines and curlicues. In fact, many ...

Pigmentation patterns (including spots, patches, ... modelling to link Dalmatian genetics to the pattern of coat pigmentation responsible for the breed’s iconic black and white spots. ...

Their black tops and white underbellies are a ‘counter-shaded’ pattern that allows them to blend in with anything looking above the water and from below the surface towards the top. If prey is looking ...

There’s a reason fashion designers look to animal prints for inspiration. Creatures have evolved a dizzying array of patterns: stripes, spots, diamonds, chevrons, hexagons and even mazelike designs.